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Estudiantes Edges Out Independiente Rivadavia in Thrilling Match
La Plata, Argentina – Estudiantes de La Plata secured a victory against Independiente Rivadavia in a hard-fought match at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. The game, part of Matchday 4 of the Argentine Professional League, ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of the home team.
Estudiantes dominated possession with 56%, showcasing superior ball control. Fabricio Perez opened the scoring for Estudiantes in the 8th minute, thanks to a well-constructed offensive play. Extending the lead, L. Gonzalez Pirez scored the second goal in the 40th minute, again assisted by Perez Fabricio.
Independiente Rivadavia, although with less possession (44%), sought to create danger in the opponent’s goal, accumulating 7 shots, 4 of which were on target. The visiting team suffered a yellow card to T. Bottari in the 45th minute.
The second half was filled with tension. Despite Estudiantes’ dominance, Independiente Rivadavia managed to pull one back in the 90th minute through a penalty converted by S. Villa, adding drama to the end of the match. The encounter was also characterized by a high number of fouls (12 by Estudiantes and 15 by Independiente Rivadavia) and bookings, culminating in a red card for G. Benedetti of Estudiantes in the 90th minute. Referee Leandro Fedele issued four yellow cards for Estudiantes and two for Independiente Rivadavia.
The match concluded with Estudiantes winning 2 to 1, solidifying their position in the Argentine Professional League.
Substitutions independ. rivadavia: at minute 46 A. Arce came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 46 T. Ortega came in and F. Sartori went out., at minute 72 T. Bottari came in and J. Barbieri went out., at minute 72 K. Retamar came in and S. Munoz went out., at minute 72 L. Gomez came in and M. Cardillo went out.
Substitutions estudiantes l.p.: at minute 65 T. Palacios came in and J. Sosa went out., at minute 65 Perez Fabricio came in and E. Cetre went out., at minute 65 L. Alario came in and F. Farias went out., at minute 74 M. Amondarain came in and G. Carrillo went out., at minute 78 C. Medina came in and S. Nunez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Estudiantes L.P.
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Independ. Rivadavia
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