Images and moments from River Plate vs Monterrey in Texas
The best images capture River Plate’s second friendly under the Demichelis era, a win marked by Lucas Beltrán’s decisive goal as the team moves life after the Doll forward.
In Austin, Texas, River faced their second preseason test against Monterrey, a contest that counted as a key step in the early plans for 2023. Demichelis aims to establish himself as the reliable successor to Marcelo Gallardo and to keep River among the stronger teams in Argentine football. Preparations for the season are already shaping a set of ideas for the squad, with Solari and Paradela deployed on the wings to support a Borja who is still finding his rhythm, while Nacho Fernández provided mobility, creativity, and leadership through his movement along the flanks and his mastery of every set piece.
River Plate and Unión La Calera opened their tour with a goalless draw over 90 minutes, before Penalties favored the Chilean side. Meanwhile, Monterrey participated in the MX League, suffering a 0-1 defeat to Chivas. A late disallowed goal by Berterame caused controversy, though a legal position from Andes still kept Monterrey from taking an equalizer. Despite intense pressure from River in the second half, a draw never materialized, leaving Monterrey to reflect on their performance as the club continues its pre-season rhythm in Texas.
González Pírez commented on the defensive phase, noting that the team is not suffering at the back. He explained that the players understand the coach’s concept, even as fatigue settles in. He emphasized the need to reinforce the coach’s methodology and to build gradually toward the style Demichelis wants to see. Beltrán added that Lucas opened the scoring and the team responded with renewed energy. The group is described as hard working, with plenty of room to improve as they prepare for the season ahead.
GOALS, VIDEOS AND SUMMARY
93′ END OF MATCH: RIVER 1, MONTERREY 0. The Millonarios and Demichelis continue their journey as River’s next test approaches.
86′ and 39′ A goal for offside was waved off after a legal position by Andes. Monterrey left the field feeling they had been robbed of a deserved equalizer.
83′ Sebastián Begas earned a second yellow for an aggressive foul that halted Beltrán’s path. River fielded ten players as a result.
79′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! RIVER SCORE! GOAL BY LUCAS BELTRAN!
Beltrán, on the field briefly, finished a strong sequence under pressure from Esequiel Barco who shifted to a playmaking role on the field.
64′ Berterame deflected a penalty in motion, the ball curling away from the keeper and toward the net, signaling a moment of brilliance for the forward from San Lorenzo.
49′ Vegas fired a shot from a set piece. Centurión managed the corner, keeping River in control on the left side.
58′ Centurión pressed Héctor Moreno in a vivid duel, a highlight of the night for a veteran defense that still showed signs of adjustment.
53′ Maidana delivered a cross that allowed Aguirre to test the goalkeeper from close range.
45′ Centurión saved a rising effort from Duván Vergara in a late Rayados push. The half ended with River ahead and the game still open for opportunities.
33′ Omar Govea tested the defense, forcing a sharp save from the centurion with a daring attack.
27′ Cárdenas cut out Nacho Fernández’s first move, denying the ten position with a precise shot aimed at the far corner.
23′ A superb header by Maidana forced a strong save as River pressed from a Nacho Fernández corner.
13′ The opening minutes in the United States showed some rough transitions as both sides sought rhythm, with neither side fully imposing its game in the early exchanges.
1′ THE MEETING IN TEXAS HAS STARTED!
The squad arrived ready and in good spirits as the match kicked off in Austin.
Uncertain moments behind the scenes gave way to a competitive start on the field, where the Mexicans guided by Vucetich began to shape their approach.
River’s starting XI held strong under the coaching staff’s watchful eye, while the Rayados took the field with a strong lineup.
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