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Independiente Edges Past Independiente Rivadavia in Close Encounter in Avellaneda
Independiente secured a narrow victory over Independiente Rivadavia in a tightly contested match of the 2025 Argentine Professional League’s first phase round of 16, played on May 11th at 6:30 PM in the Libertadores de América stadium, Avellaneda. The game, officiated by Hernán Mastrangelo, was decided by a single goal scored by Santiago Montiel in the 58th minute.
The match was characterized by its physicality. Independiente dominated possession (58%) and created more scoring chances (16 shots, 7 on target). However, they lacked clinical finishing, converting only one of their opportunities. Independiente Rivadavia, despite having less possession (42%), managed 8 shots, though only one was on target.
Discipline was also a key factor. Independiente Rivadavia received four yellow cards, compared to Independiente’s single caution. The cautions to Bottari, Villa, and Sartori in the first half and to Villalba in the second, highlight the intensity of the game. Independiente Rivadavia committed a significant number of fouls (18) compared to Independiente’s 10. In short, a hard-fought win for Independiente who advances to the next round.
Substitutions independiente: at minute 46 D. Tarzia came in and L. Millan went out., at minute 82 Rodrigo Fernandez came in and F. Vera went out., at minute 88 I. Maestro came in and M. Gimenez went out.
Substitutions independ. rivadavia: at minute 59 L. Sequeira came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 59 K. Retamar came in and T. Bottari went out., at minute 69 J. Barbieri came in and M. Cardillo went out., at minute 75 P. Souto came in and M. Valenti went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente
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Independ. Rivadavia
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