The Millionaire clinched victory once more, standing tall as the champion at the local level. River delivered a commanding performance, defeating Students with a 3-0 scoreline in this memorable clash of the Binance Tournament 2023, a moment celebrated by Argentine football fans who witnessed the champion being formally recognized. From the opening seconds, the mood was electric. The decisive moment came at 64 seconds, set up by a superb team combination between Leandro González Pirez and Lucas Beltran, signaling early intent and establishing River’s control of the match.
With momentum on their side, River maintained an attacking tempo, pressing forward in search of further advantages. Their persistence paid off around the 20th minute when a midfielder arrived in the box to finish a well-worked move. Nicolás de la Cruz stood out as the standout performer, steering the ball into the net after a scramble in the area and breaking the stubborn resistance of the opposing defense.
At that stage, the visitors faced an uphill battle, needing three goals to salvage the result. The challenge grew even more daunting when Daniel Sappa, the goalkeeper, brought Nacho Fernández down in a crucial moment. A penalty was awarded, and Andrés Merlos converted to extend the lead, effectively sealing the contest.
In the closing stages, between substitutions, ovations, and intermittent stoppages, Students managed to pull back a consolation with Mauro Méndez. Yet the comeback never materialized into a real threat, as the match wound down with River maintaining full command. The triumph underscored River’s status as the season’s standout team in both statistical performance and in overall execution.
As the curtain fell on this chapter, GOAL presented a comprehensive highlight reel of the encounter, compiling the best moments from the Núñez venue and offering a clear snapshot of the game’s key turning points.
GOALS, VIDEOS AND CONTROVERSIES
STATISTICS
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