River Plate beat Argentinos Juniors 2-1 at home

El Millonario beat El Bicho at home, in the match corresponding to date 3 of the Argentina – Professional League 2023 tournament. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Miguel Ángel Borja (4′ 2T, penalty) and Esequiel Barco ( 25′ 2T, penalty). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Kevin Mac Allister (42′ 1T).

In the 42nd minute of the first stage, Kevin Mac Allister cheered up El Bicho and received all the applause. The defender followed that up with an effective shot into the opposite goal which went in from the corner, after a pass from Miguel Ángel Torrén.

25 minutes into the first half, striker Gabriel Ávalos’ shot hit the home side’s goal post and Argentinos Juniors wanted to celebrate.

The party figure was Esequiel Barco. The River Plate midfielder has scored 1 goal and completed 8 correct passes.

Another outstanding player was Miguel Ángel Borja. The River Plate striker showed his best level by scoring 1 goal, shooting 2 times on the opposite goal and managing 7 correct passes.

A high foul rate constantly slowed play on the pitch. There were 3 reprimands: Miguel Ángel Torrén, Federico Lanzillotta and Enzo Díaz.

River strategist Martín Demichelis stopped the starting XI with a 4-5-1 formation with Franco Armani in goal; Andrés Herrera, Jonatan Maidana, Enzo Díaz and Milton Casco on the defensive line; Enzo Pérez, Rodrigo Aliendro, Ignacio Fernández, José Paradela and Pablo Solari in the middle; and Miguel Ángel Borja in attack.

For their part, the elected officials of Gabriel Milito entered the field with a 4-3-3 scheme with Federico Lanzillotta under the three sticks; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Ángel Torrén, Lucas Villalba and Luciano Sánchez in defense; Thiago Nuss, Franco Moyano and Francisco González Metilli in midfield; and Rodrigo Cabral, Gabriel Ávalos and Gastón Verón in front.

Fernando Rapallini has been appointed as the main referee for the match at the Monumental.

The next day, the Millionaire will face Tigre as a visitor and El Bicho will play the match at home against Belgrano.

With this result, the animator accumulates 6 points throughout the contest and occupies the fourth place. For its part, the visit adds 3 accommodations and is located in the XIXth place.

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