River Plate seized a brutal counterattack after resisting the final onslaught, turning it into a three-point haul against Rosario and preserving their lead at the top.
What does it take to beat River? The question haunts every team that faces Martín Demichelis’ unit and moves on to its next challenge. Newell’s Old Boys will rue both what happened in the late stages and a development where they did well, showing sacrifice but missing the elusive edge of perfection.
With a tactical blend that brings in a nod to Sporting Cristal for continental competition, River appeared to endure one of the most awkward evenings in a run that has now reached seven straight wins without conceding. Armani had to stand tall more than once, repelling efforts from distance as a red-black side probed, broke lines, and used rapid transitions to threaten the goal.
The substitutions and attacking adjustments injected new energy into River, yet some of the changes lacked clarity, save for a moment when Pablo Solari narrowly missed a decisive opportunity after a loose ball. The former Colo Colo forward would soon get his reward: following a Ferreira shot that tested Armani and a heavy free kick in the 49th minute, the goalkeeper parried a cross, the ball fell to Suárez, and his clever pass to Barco set up Solari for a near-miss at 51 minutes, with Hoyos committing a rare error in retreat.
It marked a seventh consecutive domestic victory for River, a streak briefly interrupted by a Libertadores setback against The Strongest. This was not a performance that dazzled, but a display of resilience and defensive grit that underscores the question many ask: who can stop River right now?
The fixture list for the Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 continues to unfold with details on dates, schedules, and results, as the league presses on in a crowded calendar.
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NEWELL’S – RIVER PLATE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute by minute between the millionaire and the lepers.
- RIVER TARGET! A Newell’s free kick was cleared, but the counterattack broke through. Hoyos left the goal exposed and the Suárez – Barco – Solari sequence handed the leaders the win.
RIVER WON IT IN THE FINAL SHOT. On the counter, Matías Suárez and Esequiel Barco connected to set up Pablo Solari, leaving the leader more dangerous than ever.
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- River sought a red card for a harsh foul on González Pírez, but the referee only issued a warning, a moment that reflected the tense mood of the match.
- And so the Lepra depart, hoping to build strength at the Colossus in their next assignment.
- River prepared for substitutions, creating a mix that recalled the doubl[e] competition format that the club has navigated this season.
- Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Newell will host River Plate in the Binance 2023 tournament at Marcelo Bielsa Stadium.
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The encounter between Newell’s and River Plate is broadcast in Argentina by TNT Sports, available to subscribers who carry the football package with their cable providers.
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NEWELLS
Luke Hoyos; Jherson Mosquera, Willer Dita, Gustavo Velazquez, Facundo Mansilla; Juan Sforza, Ivan Gómez, Cristian Ferreira, Brian Aguirre; Jorge Recalde and Jeremías Gómez Tica.
RIVER PLATE
Franco Armani; Andrés Herrera, Leandro González Pírez, Emanuel Mammana, Enzo Díaz; Agustín Palavecino, Rodrigo Aliendro, Nicolás De La Cruz, Nacho Fernández, José Paradela; Miguel Borja. DT: Martin Demichelis.