For the friendlies – Argentina of the Friendly Clubs 2023 tournament, the Millionaire defeated the Rayados by the slightest difference this Tuesday. The local scored the only goal of the game at 32 minutes into the second half, through Lucas Beltrán. With a strong shot, the striker left goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas López without a chance after receiving a cross from Esequiel Barco.
Lucas Beltrán was the figure of the party. The River Plate striker scored 1 goal.
Ezequiel Centurión was also important. The River Plate goalkeeper was fundamental for saving 5 shots.
The process of the match was very close and intense, with more nerves than play. There were several admonished: Miguel Ángel Borja, Héctor Moreno, Sebastián Vegas and Jonatan Maidana. Sebastián Vegas was sent off after receiving his second yellow, in the 83rd minute of the second half.
River’s technical director, Martín Demichelis, proposed a 4-4-2 strategy with Ezequiel Centurión in goal; Andrés Herrera, Jonatan Maidana, Leandro González Pirez and Milton Casco on the defensive line; Enzo Pérez, Ignacio Fernández, Rodrigo Aliendro and José Paradela in the middle; and Miguel Ángel Borja and Pablo Solari in attack.
For their part, those led by Víctor Vucetich stopped with a 4-4-2 scheme with Luis Cárdenas under the three sticks; Erick Aguirre, Stefan Medina, Sebastián Vegas and Gustavo Sánchez in defense; Alfonso González, Celso Ortiz, Omar Govea and Jordi Cortizo in midfield; and Duván Vergara and Rodrigo Aguirre up front.
After the match, the local team is left with 3 points and in fourth place in the standings. While the visit has not yet added units and occupies twenty-fifth place in the tournament.
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