River Plate extended its lead in the Binance Tournament 2023 by edging closer to the title after a solid 3-0 victory against Lobo in what is billed as the Más Monumental showdown. The win kept River four points ahead of its closest challenger as the campaign moves into the final stretch.
The healthier perception of River’s form came despite not delivering their most dazzling performance of the season. They faced a youthful Lobo side, fielded largely by academy graduates, and controlled the match from start to finish in the First Division. A penalty awarded at the 26th minute opened the scoring, converted by an indefatigable Luke Beltrán, who has now tallied five goals in the competition.
As the game progressed into the second half, the decisive moment arrived in the 65th minute when Rodrigo Aliendro delivered a precise cross that Matías Suárez headed home with confidence. Suárez, once again, demonstrated his quality by securing a comfortable cushion for the team. Not long after, Matías Suárez added another reminder of his class, finishing decisively over the visitors, further cementing River’s command on the field.
The result reinforced River’s confidence and its grip on the league standings. Notably, only a single goal had been conceded in River’s last eight matches, underscoring the team’s defensive solidity as they head into their next fixture away to Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario on the 12th round of the tournament.
In GOAL, the team’s best moments from the Monumental are highlighted, showing how River has built its success through sustained pressure, composed finishing, and moments of individual brilliance that turn matches in their favor.
SUMMARY, GOALS AND VIDEOS
- River found the net thanks to Matías Suárez, who decided the match with a well-placed finish.
- River doubled the lead as Aliendro headed home to make it 2-0 in Núñez.
- Beltrán converted from the spot to make it 3-0 and achieve the eighth goal from a penalty for the team in the Binance 2023 Tournament.
- River capitalized on a late chance, with Armani making a crucial save to preserve the clean sheet.
- The opening goal came from a well-executed cross that set up Suárez’s header.
- River asserted control from early in the game, setting up a compact and progressive style of play.
- The team opted for a rotation in a recent period, which sometimes changed the dynamics of the lineup.
- Demichelis reselected the same XI for a consistent approach in recent fixtures.
STATISTICS
Source: Goal