Match report
River Plate Defeats Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–2
FT
River Plate
Mar 22, 2026
River Plate demonstrated their dominance by defeating Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-0 in a crucial Liga Profesional Argentina fixture. The game was characterized by key turning points that swung in favor of River Plate, notably a controversial penalty decision and a late goal from Matias Salas.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 0–2 River Plate
- • Penalty goal scored by Gonzalo Montiel (70')
- • Late goal by Matias Salas (90')
- • Substitutions for Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto included Ferreira, Cabrera, Bajamich, and Ábila
- • Substitutions for River Plate included Salas, Quintero, Viña, and Castaño
Lineups
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 43 A. Lastra (G)
- 6 J. Antonini (D)
- 2 G. Maffini (D)
- 30 S. Ojeda (D)
- 31 M. Valenti (D)
- 19 N. Talpone (M)
- 13 F. Romero (M)
- 10 T. Gonzalez (M)
- 8 S. Rosane (M)
- 17 G. Alanis (M)
- 11 M. Garnerone (F)
Substitutes
- 23 R. Bacchia
- 20 M. Tevez
- 45 R. Lozano
- 22 M. Valiente
- 16 T. Ostchega
- 18 A. Morales
- 26 E. Forclaz
- 50 R. Abila
- 9 J. Ferreira
- 28 F. Cobos
- 5 A. Cabrera
- 32 M. Bajamich
River Plate
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 41 S. Beltran (G)
- 29 G. Montiel (D)
- 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
- 13 L. Rivero (D)
- 21 M. Acuna (D)
- 6 A. Moreno (M)
- 15 Fausto Vera (M)
- 35 J. Freitas (M)
- 26 T. Galvan (M)
- 38 I. Subiabre (M)
- 9 S. Driussi (F)
Substitutes
- 33 E. Centurion
- 17 P. Diaz
- 18 M. Vina
- 36 U. Gimenez
- 32 A. Ruberto
- 10 J. Quintero
- 7 M. Salas
- 16 F. Bustos
- 22 K. Castano
- 19 K. Paez
- 39 S. Lencina
- 30 C. Jaime
Timeline
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9' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Acuña
Foul
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23' River Plate Card · Yellow CardI. Subiabre
Foul
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27' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardT. Gonzalez
Foul
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39' River Plate Var · Penalty cancelledGonzalo Montiel
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42' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Card · Yellow CardM. Valenti
Handball
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46' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Valenti · On: F. Cobos
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59' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto Var · Goal cancelledT. Gonzalez
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62' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Galván · On: M. Salas
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66' River Plate Var · Penalty confirmedS. Driussi
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70' River Plate Goal · PenaltyGonzalo Montiel
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75' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Subiabre · On: M. Viña
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75' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Freitas · On: J. Quintero
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Garnerone · On: J. Ferreira
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Talpone · On: A. Cabrera
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77' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rosané · On: M. Bajamich
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86' River Plate subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Acuña · On: Paulo Díaz
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86' River Plate subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Driussi · On: Kevin Castaño
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89' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Antonini · On: R. Ábila
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90' River Plate Goal · Normal GoalM. Salas · Assist: J. Quintero
Match Stats
| Stat | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | River Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 292 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 211 | 344 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Penalty confirmed for River Plate in the 66th minute, leading to a goal by Gonzalo Montiel, which provided a crucial lead
- ▸ River Plate's second goal by Matias Salas in the 90th minute sealed the victory and eliminated any comeback hopes from Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto