The Millionaire defeated Garnet 2-0 in a match that featured several controversial moments. Throughout the Binance Tournament 2023, the clash between Lanus and River Plate delivered the same promise of high-quality football that fans expect whenever these two clubs meet. This edition, on the sixth day, was no exception, with goals, close calls, and heated exchanges as both sides pushed hard for victory.
The action remained tight for much of the game until a cross from the left at 25 minutes found Milton Helmet, the versatile winger, who laid a precise low pass to the center. Jose Paradela met it and smashed home his second consecutive goal wearing the red band across his chest, signaling River Plate’s early initiative.
Beyond the early goal, the match swung in bursts. The final stretch brought a dramatic turn when Christian Motto equalized with a powerful header from a short corner. Matias Esquivel followed with a shot that tested the goalkeeper. VAR referred to Dario Herrera, and after more than ten minutes of monitoring, a decision was reached that left some ambiguity about whether Jorge Canale affected Franco Armani’s line of sight or whether the Paraguayan defender touched the ball and caused a deviation. Time would reveal how the call was interpreted in the larger context of the game.
The atmosphere grew tense as tensions rose, with supporters in the stands and the players on the bench visibly affected. Lucas Beltrán then sealed the result with another superb late finish to push the score to 2-0 for River Plate.
Added time offered more drama when Lanús had a potential goal disallowed for Frank Orozco, and once the whistle blew, players and referees left the field under close watch due to violent reactions from the stands that featured thrown objects and heightened aggression.
With the victory, River Plate briefly sat among the Leaders of the league and now awaits upcoming results to determine their position on day six. The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 continues with fixtures, dates, and results that shape the season for both clubs.
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LANÚS – RIVER PLATE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
The narrative unfolds minute by minute, showcasing the persistent rivalry between the two teams and the moments that defined the match’s outcome.
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The encounter between the Garnet and the Millionaire is broadcast in Argentina by ESPN Premium, available only to subscribers with the football package through their cable providers.
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FORMATIONS
LANÚS
Lucas Acosta; Juan Cáceres, Cristian Lema, José Canale, Brian Aguirre; Tomás Belmonte, Raúl Loaiza; Lautaro Acosta, Matías Esquivel, Pedro De La Vega; Leandro Díaz. Frank Koedelka.
RIVER PLATE
Franco Armani; Robert Rojas, Leandro González Pírez, Enzo Díaz, Milton Casco; Enzo Pérez, Nicolás De La Cruz, José Paradela, Nacho Fernández; Esequiel Barco and Salomón Rondón. DT: Martín Demichelis.
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