In a duel with all the spices, Millonario won 3-0 over Malevo at the Guillermo Laza and remains leader of Zone A.
In a duel with several controversies and with the VAR as the protagonist, River beat Deportivo Riestra 3-0 as a visitor at the Guillermo Laza Stadium for the fourth date of Zone A of the Professional League Cup. With goals from Miguel Borja, Ignacio Fernández and Andrés Herrera, El Millonario once again added three and rose to the top of their group.
The duel began back and forth, with a clear chance for each one, but as the minutes passed, the hierarchy of those led by Martín Demichelis weighed, and they opened the scoring 22 minutes into the first half thanks to a shot from outside. from the Miguel Borja area that deviated and dislocated Ignacio Arce, who could do nothing to avoid the first.
After half an hour of play, a free kick was taken by Nacho Fernández, who surprised Arce and took a low shot at the goalkeeper’s post, who did not respond well, the ball hit the post and he went in to extend the advantage, which It would be three goals before the break after a clearance by Borja for Nacho, who could not define against Arce but Andrés Herrera could on the rebound, in a goal that opened the controversy due to an unperceived offside by the Colombian striker.
The complement started with an unusual situation. At 9 minutes, Jonathan Herrera was knocked down by Leandro González Pírez on the edge of the area and Andrés Merlos did not hesitate to take a penalty for Riestra. The VAR intervened to call the referee, who finally charged an infraction but outside and showed the red card to the River defender as a last resort. However, they called Merlos again! which now sanctioned a previous offside by Nicolás Benegas and withdrew the expulsion from the Millonario defender.
River had a chance to score a fourth goal, Riestra was able to score, but it was 3-0 in favor of the Millonario, who reached ten points and joined the top of Zone A of the Professional League Cup. For its part, Malevo was left with one unit and remains last.
Riestra 0 – 3 River: end of the match
In a match that had everything, River beat Deportivo Riestra at the Guillermo Laza Stadium for the fourth round of Zone A of the League Cup with goals from Miguel Borja, Nacho Fernández and Andrés Herrera.
43’2 2T: Yellow for Iribarren
Nahuel Iribarren is the second cautioned in Riestra.
39′ 2T: Dematei saved Riestra
Franco Mastantuono enabled Esequiel Barco, who faced Ignacio Arce and touched it in the middle for Facundo Colidio, who scored a goal but Nicolás Dematei arrived to avoid it on the line.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Facundo Colidio’s mistake
38′ 2T: Last change in River
Rodrigo Villagra entered for Nacho Fernández.
36′ 2T: Céliz missed the discount
In a corner from the left taken by Nicolás Dematei, Milton Céliz appeared with a shot from the far post but the ball went just past the post.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: the mistake of Milton Céliz
34′ 2T: Yellow for Fonseca
Nicolás Fonseca is the second cautioned in River.
26′ 2T: Double change in River
Agustín Ruberto and Franco Mastantuono entered for Miguel Borja and Rodrigo Aliendro.
24′ 2T: Arce avoided River’s fourth
Agustín Sant’Anna overflowed on the right and changed it to Facundo Colidio, who defined a cross and Ignacio Arce deflected it just enough into the corner.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Ignacio Arce’s save
18′ 2T: Change in River
Ramiro Funes Mori entered for Leandro González Pírez.
16′ 2Q: Amarilla saves Dematei
Nicolás Dematei is the first to be cautioned in Riestra.
13 2T: UNUSUAL! The VAR turned everything back and charged offside
After the penalty and the correction with a foul and expulsion, the VAR called Andrés Merlos again, who now claimed a previous advanced position. It’s a free kick for River and Leandro González Pírez is still on the court.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Merlos goes to the VAR again and charges offside
10′ 2T: The VAR corrected, there is a foul and a red card in River
After Riestra was awarded a penalty, the VAR called Andrés Merlos, who finally charged an infringement outside the area and showed the red card to Leandro González Pírez as a last resort.
Riestra vs. River: Merlos checks the VAR and expels González Pírez
09′ 2T: Penalty for Riestra!
Jonathan Herrera was brought down by Leandro González Pirez on the edge of the area. Andrés Merlos took a penalty for Riestra.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: the penalty on Jonathan Herrera
00′ 2T: Four changes in Riestra
Gonzalo Bravo, Jonathan Goya, Nicolás Benegas and Jonathan Herrera entered for Walter Acuña, Joaquín Borja, Pedro Ramírez and Gustavo Fernández.
00′ 2T: First change in River
Agustín Sant’Anna entered for Andrés Herrera.
Riestra 0 – 3 River: the second half starts
The last 45 minutes are already being played at the Guillermo Laza, where River defeats Riestra 3-0 with goals from Miguel Borja, Ignacio Fernández and Andrés Herrera.
Riestra 0 – 3 River: end of the first half
River defeats Deportivo Riestra 3-0 as a visitor at the Guillermo Laza Stadium for the fourth date of Zone A of the League Cup.
45′ 1T: Riestra had the discount
A free kick from Walter Acuña went to the far post, to the head of Gustavo Fernández, who put a header into the hands of Franco Armani.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Gustavo Fernández’s header
40′ 1T: River goal! Andrés Herrera scored 3-0 over Riestra
Miguel Borja left Nacho Fernández hand in hand with Ignacio Arce, who saved well but the rebound ended up at the feet of Andrés Herrera, who sealed the third.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Andrés Herrera’s goal (0-3)
35′ 1T: River goal! Ignacio Fernández scored 2-0 over Riestra
Nacho Fernández took charge of a free kick, shot low at the post of Ignacio Arce, who could not deflect it and the ball hit the post and went in.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Nacho Fernández’s goal (0-2)
30′ 1T: Yellow for Herrera
Andrés Herrera is the first cautioned in River
28′ 1T: Borja sets off the alarms in River
Miguel Borja collided with Ignacio Arce and was left in pain, although he was able to continue on the court.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Miguel Borja’s blow
21′ 1T: River goal! Miguel Borja scored 1-0 over Riestra
Miguel Borja controlled outside the area and took a powerful shot that deflected, dislocated Ignacio Arce and opened the scoring in favor of River.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Miguel Borja’s goal (0-1)
14′ 1T: Arce took a free kick from Barco
Esequiel Barco took charge of a free kick and Ignacio Arce stretched out and arrived just enough to deflect it.
12′ 1T: Now Riestra warned
Walter Acuña fought inside the area, Jonathan Goitía stole it from Enzo Díaz and took a powerful shot that went over the crossbar.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Jonathan Goitia’s shot
11′ 1T: Borja missed the first
Esequiel Barco overflowed at full speed on the left and put the low center to the far post for the appearance of Miguel Borja, who could not define.
Deportivo Riestra vs. River: Miguel Borja’s mistake
Riestra 0 – 0 River: the match began
Deportivo Riestra and River face each other at the Guillermo Laza Stadium for the fourth date of Zone A of the League Cup.
Riestra and River, to the playing field
The Deportivo Riestra and River players are already on the field of the Guillermo Laza Stadium for the fourth round of Zone A of the League Cup.
Players, to the locker rooms
The players from River and Deportivo Riestra have already warmed up. The match will begin at 5 p.m.
Nacho Fernández made the confrontation between River and Riestra palpitate
“They are a tough team, they have just been promoted and they have a new coach. They are strong on their court and we will try to counteract that”
Dematei, about the controversies that Deportivo Riestra had in its last games
“We don’t give it importance, we continue working humbly and always moving forward”
Dematei, about the arrival of Fabbiani to the bench in anticipation of the match with River
“We had to adapt to the change. The club’s matrix remains the same. We are going to play a nice game against a great team. For us it is very important and we are going to enjoy it”
River and Deportivo Riestra players come out to warm up
Under an intense summer sun, the Millonario and Malevo footballers jumped in to warm up.
The incredible story of Fabbiani in River
El Ogro will debut as a coach in Primera on the Deportivo Riestra bench and his first rival is Millo, a club of which he is a fan and for which he had a controversial time. Look.
The confirmed formation of River vs. Deportivo Riestra
Franco Armani; Andres Herrera, Paulo Diaz, Leandro Gonzalez Perez, Enzo Diaz; Nicholas Fonseca, Rodrigo Aliendro; Ignatius Fernandez, Esequiel Ship; Facundo Colidio and Michael Borja.
River is already at the Guillermo Laza!
Led by coach Martín Demichelis, the Millonario team arrived near the Deportivo Riestra stadium.
Deportivo Riestra confirmed its eleven to face River… 24 hours before!
El Malevo made a post on Twitter on Saturday in which he detailed the headlines that will collide with the Millionaire.
Ignatius Maple; Jonathan Goitia, Nicholas Caro, Nahuel Iribarren, Nicholas Dematei; Maximilian Rodriguez, Joaquin Borja, Milton Celiz, Pedro Ramirez; Walter Coin and Gustavo Fernandez.
River locker room ready for the match with Deportivo Riestra!
El Millonario will go out to Guillermo Laza with the alternative clothing.
River and a reunion with Fabbiani
Matías Módolo stopped being the team’s technical director after the match against Comu and the former footballer with a memorable time at River Cristian Fabbiani replaced him (it will be his second cycle after having coached the club between 2022 and 2023 with a balance of 11 victories, 11 draws and 8 losses in 30 matches).
River wants to continue climbing in zone A
El Millonario has just beaten Excursionistas 3-0 to advance to the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup, with goals from Colombian Miguel Borja (he has six in four official matches), Franco Mastantuono (the first of his career and the youngest in the history of the club) and Agustín Ruberto, and remains undefeated in the tournament (a draw against Argentinos Juniors and two victories against Barracas Central and Vélez).
Riestra’s present before the duel with River
Riestra has also just advanced in the Argentine Cup after beating Comunicaciones 1-0, with a controversial goal by Nicolás Benegas – from a penalty – at the end of the match, but has not yet won in the League Cup: it tied with Instituto in debut and lost against Argentinos Juniors and Barracas Central.
The data of Deportivo Riestra vs. River, for the League Cup
- Time: 17.
- Stadium: Guillermo Laza.
- TV: TNT Sports.
- Referee: Andrés Merlos.