River Plate 2:0 Argentinos Jrs — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

River Plate beat Argentinos Juniors 2-0 in the Superliga, with defender Lucas Martínez Quarta the standout performer on a night the home side rode their luck. Gonzalo Montiel opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and Ángel Correa sealed it late in the 89th, but the scoreline flattered the victors.

The turning point came just before half-time, when Montiel’s goal against the run of play punished Argentinos Juniors after they had dominated the opening exchanges. Kevin Gutiérrez and Sebastián Prieto were both booked early for the visitors, while Thiago Almada saw yellow for River Plate, and a VAR check in the 87th minute delayed the final minutes before Correa’s strike killed the contest.

The numbers tell a stark story: Argentinos Juniors held 59% possession and registered the higher xG total of 1.58 to River Plate’s 0.63, while the hosts managed just 8 shots to their 7. River Plate were outplayed but won on efficiency, with the visitors controlling the first half before the home side edged the second. Martínez Quarta earned a 7.5 rating from his defensive position, the best on the pitch. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Argentinos Juniors, and the result failed to confirm that call.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors?

River Plate 2-0 Argentinos Juniors (Superliga).

Who scored?

Gonzalo Montiel (37') for River Plate; Ángel Correa (89') for River Plate.

Was River Plate's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors?

Yellow cards: Kevin Gutiérrez (Argentinos Juniors); Sebastián Prieto (Argentinos Juniors); Thiago Almada (River Plate); Kevin Coronel (Argentinos Juniors).

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