Platense beats Independiente Rivadavia in a thrilling match
Platense secured a last-minute victory against Independiente Rivadavia in a vibrant encounter that went down to the wire. The only goal of the game came in the 87th minute, scored by substitute Rodrigo Martínez, who capitalized on an assist from Agustín Lotti.
The first half was a balanced affair, with few scoring opportunities. Platense opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a goal from Mateo Pellegrino, assisted by Braian Barros Schelotto. However, Independiente Rivadavia dominated possession, reaching 72%.
The second half was marked by substitutions and yellow cards. Platense adjusted its strategy and managed to create more danger in the opponent’s box. Despite maintaining possession, Independiente Rivadavia could not find the back of the net.
The victory allows Platense to climb the standings, while Independiente Rivadavia suffered a defeat.
Statistics:
Independiente Rivadavia: 72% possession, 9 shots (0 on target, 8 off target), 1 corner, 7 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Platense: 28% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 9 off target), 5 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Match Data:
* Date: August 23, 2024
* City of the match: Mendoza, Province of Mendoza
* Stadium: Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini
* Referee: Hernan Mastrangelo, Argentina
* League: Liga Profesional Argentina
* Season: 2024
* Round: 2nd Phase – 12
* Country: Argentina
Substitutions independ. rivadavia: at minute 36 G. Rios came in and I. Villalba went out., at minute 61 L. Sequeira came in and E. Ham went out., at minute 61 G. Alves came in and L. Rios went out., at minute 77 J. Sanguina came in and S. Villa went out., at minute 77 M. Asenjo came in and F. Romero went out.
Substitutions platense: at minute 66 F. Baldassarra came in and F. Minerva went out., at minute 67 C. Villalba came in and F. Juarez went out., at minute 80 J. Pignani came in and I. Gomez went out., at minute 87 R. Martinez came in and M. Pellegrino went out., at minute 87 A. Lotti came in and G. Mainero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independ. Rivadavia
Titulares:
Platense
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