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ESStrong win for River at the Mâs Monumental Stadium
Marcelo Gallardo’s team won 4-1 against Atlético Tucumán, with goals from Leandro González Pirez, Miguel Borja, Maxi Meza, and Facundo Colidio, on Matchday 14 of the Professional Football League.
River Plate hosted Atlético Tucumán at the Mâs Monumental stadium as the championship resumed following the South American qualifiers break. The rival got off to a better start, generating a dangerous opportunity with a corner kick from Luis Rodríguez, and took the lead thanks to Franco Nicola. Shortly after, River came close to equalizing with a fantastic bicycle kick by Maxi Meza that went just over the crossbar.
Gallardo’s team pressed for an equalizer, and Ignacio Fernández had a chance with a powerful left-footed shot to the near post, which was saved by Tomás Durso. Around the 25-minute mark, Leandro González Pirez headed in a corner from the right taken by Nacho to make it 1-1. At the end of the first half, River Plate took a 2-1 lead with a knee goal by Miguel Borja, following a cross from Fabricio Bustos on the right, and Borja almost extended the lead with an impressive bicycle kick.
Less than two minutes into the second half, Mateo Bajamich had a go from outside the box, and his left-footed shot hit the post. River hit back with a fantastic team move on the right involving Bustos and Simón, ending with a shot from Borja that was deflected and nearly resulted in a 3-1 score. Around the 73rd minute, Maxi Meza headed the ball over the line after a good play by Marcos Acuña, sealing the match at the Mâs Monumental stadium.
River dominated the game, playing with confidence and flair, and sealed the 4-1 win with a goal from Facundo Colidio, as the crowd remained enthusiastic and supportive throughout. Thus, River Plate returned to winning ways and earned three crucial points to move up the Professional League table. Now, the team will focus on the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals: this Tuesday, River will visit Colo-Colo in Chile.
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