River’s alternative team met a host who proposed a physical game, pressing him up high and betting on a direct game, with Garré at times closing to release the passage through his lane. The visit, meanwhile, managed to connect when Quintero found partners, as happened after two minutes, when he combined with Palavecino, who finished off with an open foot and his attempt went just wide.
But it was those of Dabove who felt the best in the diagram of the meeting. Cóccaro proved to be an uncomfortable opponent for the defenders and had crashed a shot into the post, although he was offside. His mobility and acting behind his back gave defenders headaches.
The one who had the worst time was Maidana. After disputing a ball with the Uruguayan against the side at 28 minutes, the forward held him from the grass. And the central turned and, in an effort to get him off of him, hit him with his arm. The VAR summoned Rapallini who, after checking on the screen, showed him the red card.
As an aggravating circumstance, at 36 minutes, Armani (who had just taken a clear chance from Cristaldo) missed a cross, they put the ball back into the area and Galván, with a dry shot, scored the 1-0 for the local.
Both River and Gallardo changed at the start of the complement. The coach touched the weakest area of the initial stage and brought in Barco and Paradela for Pochettino and Simón. The counselor changed his countenance, he was seen to be more active, giving directions. And the team took the initiative, became the owner of the match, starting with the most regular man in the lineup: Palavecino.
But the blow was again from Hurricane, with the collaboration of the visiting defense. Galván launched a long ball, Cristaldo took the ball with the heel between the center backs, Gudiño gave in and the former Boca sealed the run with a touch to the net: 2-0.
Six minutes later, River believed again. González Pirez took advantage of a cross from the right that was combed at the near post and discounted. But the same one who put suspense on the result took it upon himself to take it off. It is that Rapallini sanctioned a penalty from the former Students to Cóccaro. The judge did not hesitate and the VAR endorsed, since he did not summon him to watch the screen. Cristaldo crossed the shot and scored the third. In the discount, Alvarez scored for the loser.