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River Plate defeats Banfield 3-2 in Leonardo Ponzio's managerial debut
River Plate secured a 3-2 away victory against Banfield in the seventh round of the Torneo Clausura, marking the debut of Leonardo Ponzio as interim manager. Ponzio took over the position following the departure of Eduardo Coudet.
River's goals were scored by Sebastián Driussi, Thiago Almada, and Ángel Correa. Almada's goal came via a penalty that had to be retaken following a VAR review for area invasion. Banfield's two goals were both scored by Bruno Sepúlveda during the second half, creating a tense finish to the match.
The victory helps River recover momentum after a recent elimination from the Copa Sudamericana. Ponzio, in his first press conference, expressed his commitment to the institution and praised the quality of the squad, specifically highlighting the offensive contributions of Correa, Almada, and Driussi.
Entities
Banfield · Leonardo Ponzio · River Plate · Sebastián Driussi · Thiago Almada · Ángel Correa
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Thiago Almada scored River Plate's second goal via a penalty kick facundoquiroga.com · diarioelatlantico.com.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar · lu19.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ángel Correa scored for River Plate facundoquiroga.com · lajornadaweb.com.ar · lu19.com.ar
- [● 9 SOURCES] Leonardo Ponzio made his debut as interim head coach for River Plate facundoquiroga.com · diarioelatlantico.com.ar · fmimpacto107.com.ar · labandadiario.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Leonardo Ponzio took over the coaching role following the departure of Eduardo Coudet fmimpacto107.com.ar · labandadiario.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bruno Sepúlveda scored twice for Banfield facundoquiroga.com · diarioelatlantico.com.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar · lu19.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] River Plate defeated Banfield 3-2 facundoquiroga.com · diarioelatlantico.com.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar · lu19.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sebastián Driussi scored the opening goal for River Plate facundoquiroga.com · lajornadaweb.com.ar · lu19.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Both River Plate and Banfield have 7 points in Zona B of the Torneo Clausura facundoquiroga.com · lu19.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ángel Correa scored a goal and provided an assist during the match against Banfield. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ángel Correa stated he was having a difficult time in Mexico. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Correa dedicated the victory to former coach Eduardo Coudet. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fausto Vera played as a central midfielder due to an injury to Aníbal Moreno.