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Heated Match in Mendoza: Independiente Rivadavia Edges Argentinos Juniors in Card-Filled Clash
Independiente Rivadavia secured a hard-fought victory over Argentinos Juniors at the Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini in Mendoza, in a match characterized by its intensity and numerous bookings.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with F. Sartori opening the scoring for the home side in the 5th minute after an unassisted play. However, Argentinos Juniors responded quickly, with H. López leveling the score in the 10th minute, assisted by M. Giménez. The visitors’ joy was short-lived, as M. Fernández put Independiente Rivadavia back in front in the 17th minute, with an assist from S. Studer.
From that point on, the match turned into a card fest. Independiente Rivadavia accumulated a total of seven yellow cards and one red card, the latter for L. Costa in the 63rd minute, leaving the home team with ten men for much of the second half. Argentinos Juniors, on the other hand, received only one yellow card.
In terms of statistics, Argentinos Juniors dominated possession with 72%, compared to Independiente Rivadavia’s 28%. The visiting team also surpassed their rival in shots on target (7 vs. 3) and corners (12 vs. 6). However, Independiente Rivadavia’s effectiveness, coupled with their strong defense despite being a man down, allowed them to maintain the lead and secure the three points at home. Referee Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa had a busy night in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
Substitutions independ. rivadavia: at minute 46 K. Retamar came in and M. Cardillo went out., at minute 67 F. Sartori came in and A. Osella went out., at minute 67 L. Gomez came in and P. Souto went out., at minute 74 M. Fernandez came in and E. Bonifacio went out., at minute 88 M. Amarfil came in and L. Bucca went out.
Substitutions argentinos jrs: at minute 67 N. Oroz came in and L. Giaccone went out., at minute 78 L. Lozano came in and J. Gho went out., at minute 78 J. Cardozo came in and I. Sosa went out., at minute 86 A. Lescano came in and D. Porcel went out., at minute 86 S. Prieto came in and E. Viveros went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independ. Rivadavia
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Argentinos JRS
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