“Gonzalo Montiel converts from the penalty spot after VAR review, sending his right-footed effort straight down the middle to equalize for River Plate”
Pivotal“Substitute Maximiliano Salas completes River's comeback with a late winner, capitalizing on his fresh legs to secure all three points”
Pivotal
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
River Plate
Outstanding performance
River Plate•DefenderRiver Plate overcame early adversity to secure a crucial 2-0 victory at Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, with the match completely transformed after a VAR-reviewed penalty decision. The hosts initially took the lead through Tomás González's well-taken strike from the penalty area at 57 minutes, capitalizing on River's defensive lapses in a scrappy first half that saw four yellow cards. The turning point came when VAR awarded River a penalty around the 66th minute, which Gonzalo Montiel converted confidently to level the score. Maximiliano Salas, who had come on as a substitute, sealed the comeback with a late goal in the 90th minute, demonstrating River's superior squad depth and mental resilience when it mattered most.
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Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto after Lucas Martínez Quarta allowed the ball to go out.
A shot was thwarted. Gabriel Alanís from Estudiantes Río Cuarto tried a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Maximiliano Salas from River Plate committed a foul.
Alejandro Cabrera from Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Kevin Castaño commits a foul for River Plate.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match is currently paused due to an injury to Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of stoppage time.
The shot is deflected. Javier Ferreira from Estudiantes Río Cuarto tries to strike with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is blocked.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Ramón Ábila comes on to take the place of Juan Antonini.
Kevin Castaño commits a foul for River Plate.
Alejandro Cabrera from Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for River Plate: Paulo Díaz comes on to take the place of Marcos Acuña.
Substitution for River Plate: Kevin Castaño comes on to take the place of Sebastián Driussi.
Substitution for River Plate: Paulo Díaz comes on for Marcos Acuña.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Gonzalo Maffini.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a play that was deflected out by Gonzalo Maffini.
Missed opportunity. Gabriel Alanís from Estudiantes Río Cuarto headed the ball from the center of the penalty area after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto after Marcos Acuña allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot is deflected. Tomás González from Estudiantes Río Cuarto tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto after Marcos Acuña allowed the ball to go out.
Shot on goal denied. Facundo Cobos from Estudiantes Río Cuarto took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Santiago Beltrán of River Plate made a save right in the middle of the goal, with assistance from Tomás González.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Mateo Bajamich comes on to take the place of Siro Rosané.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Javier Ferreira comes on to take the place of Martín Garnerone.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Alejandro Cabrera comes on to take the place of Nicolás Talpone.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Alejandro Cabrera comes on to take the place of Nicolás Talpone.
Substitution for River Plate: Juan Fernando Quintero comes on to take the place of Joaquin Freitas.
Substitution for River Plate: Matías Viña comes on to take the place of Ian Subiabre.
Missed opportunity. Siro Rosané from Estudiantes Río Cuarto takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that goes just wide to the left after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto after Marcos Acuña allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto, following a deflection off Lucas Martínez Quarta.
Goal! Estudiantes Río Cuarto 0, River Plate 1. Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate scores by converting the penalty with a right-footed shot straight down the middle of the goal.
Corner kick awarded to Estudiantes Río Cuarto after Lucas Martínez Quarta allowed the ball to go out.
Goal! Estudiantes Río Cuarto 0, River Plate 1. Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate scores the penalty with a shot using his right foot.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to River Plate.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to River Plate.
Facundo Cobos of Estudiantes Río Cuarto has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the penalty box.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a play that was deflected off Sergio Ojeda.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a deflection off Sergio Ojeda.
Tomás GonzálezVAR Review: Estudiantes Río Cuarto Goal - Tomás González.
Goal! Estudiantes Río Cuarto takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against River Plate. Tomás González scores with a left-footed strike from the center of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner.
Goal! Estudiantes Río Cuarto takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against River Plate. Tomás González scores with a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Foul committed by Lucas Martínez Quarta of River Plate.
Agustín Lastra from Estudiantes Río Cuarto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Facundo Cobos.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Juan Antonini's defensive play resulted in the ball going out of bounds.
Nicolás Talpone from Estudiantes Río Cuarto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nicolás Talpone from Estudiantes Río Cuarto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gabriel Alanís of Estudiantes Río Cuarto commits a foul.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Gabriel Alanís from Estudiantes Río Cuarto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Juan Antonini allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for Estudiantes Río Cuarto: Facundo Cobos comes on to take the place of Matías Valenti.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Estudiantes Río Cuarto 0, River Plate 0.
The first half concludes with a score of Estudiantes Río Cuarto 0, River Plate 0.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Agustín Lastra from Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a deflection off Sergio Ojeda.
Shot on goal denied. Aníbal Moreno from River Plate takes a right-footed strike from over 35 yards, but the effort is saved in the top left corner. Joaquin Freitas provided the assist.
Shot attempt denied. Ian Subiabre of River Plate takes a left-footed strike from a challenging angle and distance on the right, but it's blocked.
Matías ValentiYellow CardMatías Valenti of Estudiantes Río Cuarto receives a yellow card for handling the ball.
VAR Review: No penalty awarded to River Plate.
Matías ValentiMatías Valenti of Estudiantes Río Cuarto has given away a penalty after handling the ball in the box.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Juan Antonini allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot is deflected. Sebastián Driussi from River Plate tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. He received assistance from Tomás Galván.
Offside call against River Plate. Joaquin Freitas has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Missed opportunity. Marcos Acuña from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the left after a direct free kick.
Tomás GonzálezYellow CardTomás González from Estudiantes Río Cuarto receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Sebastián Driussi from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Tomás González of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
Siro Rosané of Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Siro Rosané from Estudiantes Río Cuarto is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Ian SubiabreYellow CardIan Subiabre of River Plate receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Tomás González from Estudiantes Río Cuarto earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate commits a foul.
Gabriel Alanís from Estudiantes Río Cuarto has a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Joaquin Freitas from River Plate is awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Francisco Romero of Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Tomás González from Estudiantes Río Cuarto.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
