3 – 1
“Juan Manuel Elordi opens the scoring with a close-range left-footed finish from Matías Fernández's cross”
Pivotal“Leonel Bucca doubles the lead with a towering header from Rodrigo Atencio's set piece delivery”
Pivotal“Sebastián Prieto pulls one back for Argentinos with a left-footed strike from a tight angle”
“Alejo Osella restores the two-goal advantage with a well-placed header from Juan Manuel Elordi's cross”
Pivotal
Independiente Rivadavia
Argentinos Juniors
Outstanding performance
Independiente Rivadavia•DefenderIndependiente Rivadavia secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Argentinos Juniors, taking control early and never truly relinquishing their grip despite late pressure. Juan Elordi and Leonel Bucca gave the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead within the first 23 minutes, with Bucca's header from Rodrigo Atencio's set piece standing out as a moment of quality. Hernán López Muñoz's 16th-minute red card left Argentinos a man down and struggling to contain their hosts, who managed 52 dangerous attacks despite having less possession. Though Sebastián Prieto's late first-half strike and the commentary suggesting an Iván Morales goal threatened a comeback, Alejo Osella's 52nd-minute header from another Elordi delivery restored the two-goal cushion and sealed the points for Rivadavia.
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Álex Arce is caught offside for Independiente Rivadavia.
Gonzalo Ríos from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lucas Gómez of Argentinos Juniors.
Kevin CoronelYellow CardKevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Kevin Coronel of Argentinos Juniors.
Sebastián Villa from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Diego Porcel of Argentinos Juniors.
José Florentín of Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Érik Godoy from Argentinos Juniors misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Facundo Carrizo after a set piece situation.
Iván VillalbaYellow CardIván Villalba of Independiente Rivadavia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Facundo Jainikoski from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Iván Villalba of Independiente Rivadavia.
Attempt saved. Sebastián Villa's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Brayan Cortés. The assist was provided by Gonzalo Ríos.
Foul committed by Diego Porcel of Argentinos Juniors.
Sebastián Villa from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Álex Arce of Independiente Rivadavia.
Kevin Coronel from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Facundo Carrizo comes on for Iván Morales.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Leandro Fernández comes on for Alan Lescano.
Foul committed by Facundo Jainikoski of Argentinos Juniors.
Luciano Gómez of Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juan Manuel Elordi of Independiente Rivadavia misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Luciano Gómez provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Sebastián Prieto concedes.
Alan Lescano's close-range attempt is saved in the bottom left corner by Nicolás Bolcato, with an assist from Román Riquelme.
Román Riquelme from Argentinos Juniors misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Argentinos Juniors win a corner after Alejo Osella concedes.
Diego Porcel of Argentinos Juniors misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Alan Lescano provided the assist from a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Álex Arce of Independiente Rivadavia.
Lucas Gómez from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Facundo Jainikoski of Argentinos Juniors.
Luciano Gómez of Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Independiente Rivadavia: Sebastián Villa comes on for Leonel Bucca.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Lucas Gómez comes on for Federico Fattori.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Diego Porcel comes on for Nicolás Oroz.
Tomás BottariYellow CardTomás Bottari of Independiente Rivadavia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Facundo Jainikoski from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Facundo Jainikoski from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Independiente Rivadavia is called offside. Álex Arce is the player caught offside.
Facundo Jainikoski from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Luciano Gómez of Independiente Rivadavia.
Gonzalo Ríos from Independiente Rivadavia misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The shot was assisted by Iván Villalba after a corner.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Érik Godoy concedes.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Independiente Rivadavia 3, Argentinos Juniors 1.
VAR decision: No goal after the match finishes 3-1 in favor of Independiente Rivadavia against Argentinos Juniors.
Goal! Iván Morales scores for Argentinos Juniors with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The match score is now Independiente Rivadavia 3, Argentinos Juniors 2, with the assist from Federico Fattori.
Substitution for Argentinos Juniors: Facundo Jainikoski comes on for Emiliano Viveros.
Substitution for Independiente Rivadavia: José Florentín comes on for Matías Fernández.
Argentinos Juniors win a corner after Iván Villalba concedes.
assist: Juan Elordi
Goal! Independiente Rivadavia 3, Argentinos Juniors 1. Alejo Osella scores for Independiente Rivadavia with a header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Juan Manuel Elordi's cross from a set piece.
Rodrigo Atencio from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Sebastián Prieto of Argentinos Juniors.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Román Riquelme concedes.
Matías Fernández's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Manuel Elordi.
Rodrigo Atencio from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Sebastián Prieto of Argentinos Juniors.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Román Riquelme concedes.
Matías Fernández's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Manuel Elordi.
Substitution for Independiente Rivadavia: Álex Arce comes on for Fabrizio Sartori.
Substitution for Independiente Rivadavia: Luciano Gómez comes on for Ezequiel Bonifacio.
The second half begins with the score at Independiente Rivadavia 2, Argentinos Juniors 1.
First half ends with Independiente Rivadavia leading Argentinos Juniors 2-1.
Foul committed by Tomás Bottari of Independiente Rivadavia.
Emiliano Viveros wins a free kick for Argentinos Juniors in the defensive half.
assist: Iván Morales
Goal! Independiente Rivadavia 2, Argentinos Juniors 1. Sebastián Prieto scores for Argentinos Juniors with a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left into the high center of the goal, assisted by Iván Morales after a quick break.
Nicolás Oroz from Argentinos Juniors misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of added time.
Ezequiel BonifacioYellow CardEzequiel Bonifacio of Independiente Rivadavia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ezequiel Bonifacio of Independiente Rivadavia.
Foul committed by Ezequiel Bonifacio of Independiente Rivadavia.
Iván Morales of Argentinos Juniors is caught offside.
Foul committed by Fabrizio Sartori of Independiente Rivadavia.
Érik Godoy of Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brayan Cortés of Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card.
Román RiquelmeYellow CardRomán Riquelme of Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Kevin Coronel of Argentinos Juniors.
Foul committed by Kevin Coronel of Argentinos Juniors.
Argentinos Juniors win a corner after Ezequiel Bonifacio concedes.
Matías FernándezYellow CardMatías Fernández from Independiente Rivadavia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Matías Fernández of Independiente Rivadavia.
Sebastián Prieto from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ezequiel Bonifacio from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Sebastián Prieto of Argentinos Juniors.
Rodrigo Atencio from Independiente Rivadavia misses a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Federico Fattori concedes.
Foul by Iván Morales of Argentinos Juniors.
Alejo Osella from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Matías Fernández of Independiente Rivadavia.
Federico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt saved. Iván Villalba's header from the center of the box is saved in the top left corner by Brayan Cortés. The chance was assisted by Rodrigo Atencio's cross.
Independiente Rivadavia wins a corner after Érik Godoy concedes.
Attempt saved. Matías Fernández from Independiente Rivadavia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
assist: Rodrigo Atencio
Goal! Independiente Rivadavia leads 2-0 against Argentinos Juniors. Leonel Bucca scores with a header from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Rodrigo Atencio's cross from a set piece.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Leonel Bucca of Independiente Rivadavia.
Federico FattoriYellow CardFederico Fattori from Argentinos Juniors receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Federico Fattori of Argentinos Juniors.
Leonel Bucca - Independiente Rivadavia - wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Independiente Rivadavia: Iván Villalba comes on for Leonard Costa due to an injury.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors receives a red card.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors receives a red card.
Leonard Costa of Independiente Rivadavia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hernán López of Argentinos Juniors.
Argentinos Juniors win a corner after Leonard Costa concedes.
assist: Matías Fernández
Goal! Independiente Rivadavia leads Argentinos Juniors 1-0. Juan Manuel Elordi scores with a left-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Matías Fernández's cross.
Foul committed by Érik Godoy of Argentinos Juniors.
Fabrizio Sartori from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Iván Morales from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Gonzalo Ríos of Independiente Rivadavia.
Foul committed by Leonel Bucca of Independiente Rivadavia.
Hernán López from Argentinos Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Alan Lescano of Argentinos Juniors.
Leonel Bucca from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leonard Costa from Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leonard Costa of Independiente Rivadavia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Independiente Rivadavia hosts Argentinos Juniors in a heated rematch following their dramatic Copa Argentina final. Rivadavia won that November clash on penalties and enters on a four-match winning streak, while Argentinos seeks revenge after six unbeaten.
