Match report

River Plate Defeats San Martin S.J. 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

River Plate
River Plate
2–0
FT
San Martin S.J.
San Martin S.J.
Aug 31, 2025

River Plate dominated from the start, securing a 2-0 victory against San Martin S.J. in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Goals from S. Lencinas and M. Salas in the early stages set the tone for River Plate, who continued to control the game despite several player changes.

Key Facts

  • • River Plate scored two goals in the first 21 minutes by S. Lencinas and M. Salas.
  • • San Martin S.J. had a player sent off with a yellow card at the 50th minute.
  • • River Plate made four substitutions, including the removal of S. Lencinas who received a yellow card earlier.
  • • Lucas Martínez Quarta and Kevin Castaño also received yellow cards for River Plate.

Lineups

River Plate

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Armani (G)
  • 16 F. Bustos (D)
  • 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
  • 17 P. Diaz (D)
  • 20 M. Casco (D)
  • 5 J. Portillo (M)
  • 22 K. Castano (M)
  • 39 S. Lencina (M)
  • 10 J. Quintero (M)
  • 38 I. Subiabre (M)
  • 7 M. Salas (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Ledesma
  • 21 M. Acuna
  • 14 S. Boselli
  • 4 G. Montiel
  • 13 L. Rivero
  • 26 N. Fernandez
  • 23 M. Galarza
  • 34 Giuliano Galoppo
  • 47 J. Meza
  • 24 E. Perez
  • 9 Miguel Borja
  • 27 B. Dadin

San Martin S.J.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Borgogno (G)
  • 16 A. Portillo (D)
  • 2 R. Caseres (D)
  • 6 L. Recalde (D)
  • 30 L. Diarte (D)
  • 21 N. Watson (M)
  • 22 S. Jaurena (M)
  • 18 S. Salle (M)
  • 10 S. Gonzalez (M)
  • 8 H. Tijanovich (M)
  • 11 I. Maestro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Velazco
  • 26 J. Marchio
  • 4 A. Molina
  • 39 M. Orihuela
  • 15 J. Cavallaro
  • 19 L. T. Escalante
  • 14 Pablo Garcia
  • 49 D. Gonzalez
  • 28 M. Iacobellis
  • 32 F. Anselmo
  • 37 J. Menendez
  • 25 F. Toloza

Timeline

  1. River Plate
    17' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Lencinas · Assist: I. Subiabre
  2. River Plate
    21' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Salas · Assist: M. Casco
  3. River Plate
    45'+2 River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lencinas
  4. San Martin S.J.
    50' San Martin S.J. Card · Yellow Card
    L. Recalde

    Foul

  5. San Martin S.J.
    61' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Tijanovich · On: D. Gonzalez
  6. San Martin S.J.
    62' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Jaurena · On: M. Iacobellis
  7. River Plate
    67' River Plate subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Lencinas · On: M. Galarza
  8. River Plate
    67' River Plate subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Quintero · On: J. Meza
  9. River Plate
    67' River Plate subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Subiabre · On: B. Dadin
  10. River Plate
    72' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    J. Portillo

    Foul

  11. River Plate
    75' River Plate subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Salas · On: M. Borja
  12. San Martin S.J.
    76' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gonzalez · On: P. García
  13. San Martin S.J.
    76' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Maestro Puch · On: F. Toloza
  14. River Plate
    78' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin Castaño

    Foul

  15. River Plate
    81' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Martínez Quarta

    Foul

  16. San Martin S.J.
    84' San Martin S.J. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Salle · On: J. Menendez

Match Stats

Stat River Plate San Martin S.J.
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 530 322
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.00 0.60
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 442 243
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by S. Lencinas and M. Salas within the first 21 minutes shifted the momentum heavily in favor of River Plate.
  • ▸ The substitution of S. Lencinas and other key players did not affect River Plate's control over the game, maintaining their lead until the final whistle.