English:
River Plate Triumphs in Thrilling Match Against Independiente del Valle
The Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires hosted an exciting match between River Plate and Independiente del Valle in the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage. River Plate secured a 5-2 victory in a game full of intensity and twists.
The match started with an early goal from Driussi for River Plate at the 8th minute, but Independiente del Valle quickly responded with goals from Hoyos (11′) and Spinelli (21′). An own goal by Zarate at the 25th minute put River Plate back in the lead. The first half ended with a penalty converted by Mastantuono (45′) for River Plate, following the red card expulsion of Carabajal for Independiente del Valle.
In the second half, River Plate solidified their victory with goals from Meza (51′) and Borja (88′). Although Borja had a goal disallowed for handball, Lanzini sealed the victory with a late goal (90′). Independiente del Valle also had a goal disallowed for offside. River Plate dominated possession (65%) and outshot their opponents (21 to 8), reflecting their superiority in the game. Despite Independiente del Valle’s efforts, River Plate’s dominance was reflected in the final score.
Substitutions river plate: at minute 46 M. Meza came in and N. Fernandez went out., at minute 46 E. Perez came in and Giuliano Galoppo went out., at minute 61 Miguel Borja came in and S. Driussi went out., at minute 61 M. Lanzini came in and F. Mastantuono went out., at minute 78 I. Subiabre came in and F. Colidio went out.
Substitutions independiente del valle: at minute 46 R. Schunke came in and P. Mercado went out., at minute 55 J. Sornoza came in and M. Hoyos went out., at minute 62 J. Medina came in and C. Spinelli went out., at minute 62 C. Zabala came in and Cazares went out., at minute 74 O. Quinonez came in and J. Mendez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
River Plate
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Independiente del Valle
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