“Sebastián Driussi capitalizes on the numerical advantage, scoring from close range with a precise right-footed strike into the bottom left corner”
Pivotal“Ian Subiabre doubles River's advantage with a well-placed left-footed strike from inside the penalty area”
River Plate
Sarmiento
Outstanding performance
Sarmiento•GoalkeeperRiver Plate capitalized on a chaotic first half to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sarmiento at home. The turning point came in the 39th minute when Sarmiento's Gabriel Díaz received his second yellow card, leaving the visitors down to ten men. Sebastián Driussi immediately punished the numerical advantage just two minutes later, firing home from close range to break the deadlock. With Sarmiento forced to chase the game with a man disadvantage, River Plate controlled proceedings and sealed the win through Ian Subiabre's clinical left-footed finish in the 71st minute. The victory maintains River's strong title challenge, while Sarmiento's discipline issues proved costly in what was a winnable fixture until the red card changed everything.
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Substitution for Sarmiento: Jonatan Gómez comes on to take the place of Cristian Zabala.
Missed opportunity! Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Joaquin Freitas after a quick counterattack.
Shot on goal denied. Maximiliano Salas from River Plate takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Corner kick awarded to Sarmiento after Paulo Díaz allowed the ball to go out.
Fausto Vera from River Plate commits a foul.
Diego Churín from Sarmiento earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
A long-range effort from Santiago Salle of Sarmiento with his right foot is thwarted by Santiago Beltrán of River Plate, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The shot was set up by Cristian Zabala.
Shot on goal denied. Santiago Salle from Sarmiento takes a powerful right-footed strike from a distance on the right side, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Maximiliano Salas from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Juan Manuel Cabrera from Sarmiento committed a foul.
A shot on goal was blocked. Ian Subiabre from River Plate took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Javier Burrai from Sarmiento made a save right in the center of the goal. The play was set up by Maximiliano Salas.
Substitution for River Plate: Paulo Díaz comes on for Lucas Martínez Quarta.
Substitution for River Plate: Maximiliano Salas comes on to take the place of Sebastián Driussi.
Missed opportunity. Lautaro Rivero from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Kevin Castaño commits a foul for River Plate.
Diego Churín from Sarmiento earns a free kick in his own half of the field.
Missed opportunity! Ian Subiabre of River Plate takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it goes just wide to the right. He was set up by Juan Fernando Quintero after a quick counterattack.
Kevin Castaño commits a foul for River Plate.
Cristian Zabala from Sarmiento earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Shot on goal denied. Juan Fernando Quintero from River Plate takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Javier Burrai of Sarmiento makes a great save, pushing it away to the top left corner.
Manuel GarcíaYellow CardManuel García from Sarmiento receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Manuel García from Sarmiento committed a foul.
Substitution for River Plate: Kevin Castaño comes on to take the place of Aníbal Moreno.
assist: Aníbal Moreno
Goal! River Plate leads 2-0 against Sarmiento. Ian Subiabre scores with a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Juan Fernando Quintero from River Plate tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to Sarmiento, following a foul by Lautaro Rivero.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Yair Arismendi comes on to take the place of Carlos Villalba.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Santiago Salle comes on to take the place of Julián Contrera.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Juan Manuel Cabrera comes on to take the place of Thiago Santamaría.
Juan Fernando Quintero from River Plate earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a play by Javier Burrai who allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt was thwarted. Marcos Acuña from River Plate took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Javier Burrai of Sarmiento managed to save it, directing the ball away from the top center of the goal. The assist came from Fausto Vera.
Sarmiento is flagged for offside as Diego Churín is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for River Plate: Juan Fernando Quintero comes on in place of Tomás Galván.
Substitution for Sarmiento: Diego Churín comes on to take the place of Junior Marabel.
Lucas Suárez from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sebastián Driussi from River Plate commits a foul.
Shot on goal denied. Lautaro Rivero from River Plate took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Javier Burrai of Sarmiento made a save at the top center of the net, with assistance from Aníbal Moreno.
Joaquin Freitas commits a foul for River Plate.
Cristian Zabala from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Sarmiento has been flagged for offside. Cristian Zabala finds himself in an offside position.
A shot is deflected. Fausto Vera from River Plate takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Cristian Zabala from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Corner kick awarded to Sarmiento after Lautaro Rivero allowed the ball to go out.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick in his own half.
Junior Marabel of Sarmiento commits a foul.
Joaquin Freitas of River Plate takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Javier Burrai of Sarmiento makes a great save, diving to the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Gonzalo Montiel.
Missed opportunity! Aníbal Moreno of River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Lucas Martínez Quarta.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Javier Burrai allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a play that was defended by Javier Burrai.
Substitution for River Plate: Joaquin Freitas comes on to take the place of Kendry Páez.
The second half is underway with River Plate leading Sarmiento 1-0.
The first half concludes with River Plate leading Sarmiento by a score of 1-0.
The first half concludes with River Plate leading Sarmiento 1-0.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the left. The attempt is unsuccessful.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ian Subiabre of River Plate fires a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ian Subiabre of River Plate takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist comes from Kendry Páez.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a play that resulted in a save by Javier Burrai.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Agustín Seyral allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Agustín Seyral allowed the ball to go out of play.
Goal! River Plate takes the lead 1-0 against Sarmiento. Sebastián Driussi scores with a right-footed shot from just a few yards out, finding the bottom left corner of the net.
Goal! River Plate takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sarmiento. Sebastián Driussi scores with a right-footed strike from just a few yards out, placing the ball into the bottom left corner of the net.
Gabriel Díaz2nd YellowGabriel Díaz of Sarmiento receives his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Manuel GarcíaYellow CardManuel García from Sarmiento receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate commits a foul.
Foul committed by Lucas Suárez of Sarmiento.
Foul committed by Lucas Suárez of Sarmiento.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Gabriel Díaz.
A shot is deflected. Aníbal Moreno from River Plate takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Agustín SeyralYellow CardAgustín Seyral from Sarmiento receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Agustín Seyral from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Sebastián Driussi from River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Marcos Acuña from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Aníbal Moreno from River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Tomás Galván from River Plate is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Suárez from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Sarmiento is flagged for offside as Cristian Zabala finds himself in an illegal position.
Lucas Suárez from Sarmiento earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Carlos Villalba allowed the ball to go out.
Lucas Martínez QuartaYellow CardLucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Junior Marabel of Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Foul committed by Lucas Martínez Quarta of River Plate.
The attempt is thwarted. Aníbal Moreno from River Plate takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. He was assisted by Marcos Acuña.
Offside call against Sarmiento. Junior Marabel has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
Ian Subiabre commits a foul for River Plate.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the goal and to the left. The chance was set up by Aníbal Moreno, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Marcos Acuña from River Plate tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Agustín Seyral allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Sebastián Driussi from River Plate attempts a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Gonzalo Montiel.
Sarmiento has been flagged for offside. Julián Contrera is the player who has been caught in an offside position.
Gabriel DíazYellow CardGabriel Díaz from Sarmiento receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gabriel Díaz from Sarmiento committed a foul.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Gabriel Díaz from Sarmiento committed a foul.
Sebastián Driussi from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The shot is deflected. Julián Contrera from Sarmiento takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Sebastián Driussi from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Manuel García from Sarmiento commits a foul.
Shot blocked. Fausto Vera from River Plate heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Cristian Zabala from Sarmiento commits a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Juan Insaurralde allowed the ball to go out.
Tomás Galván from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Julián Contrera from Sarmiento is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
The first half is underway!
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently engaging in their warm-up routines.
