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River Plate defeats Independiente Rivadavia 3-1
River Plate secured its second consecutive victory under interim manager Leonardo Ponzio, defeating Independiente Rivadavia 3-1 at the Monumental stadium during the eighth round of the Torneo Clausura 2026.
Goals for River Plate were scored by defender Gonzalo Montiel via a penalty and a brace from midfielder Tomás Galván. Independiente Rivadavia's lone goal was scored by Paraguayan striker Álex Arce. The win moves River Plate to ninth place in Zone B with 10 points, extending their unbeaten streak in the local tournament to four matches.
Ponzio expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting their ability to maintain defensive stability and utilize their attacking hierarchy. He also indicated that he does not intend to request new signings, expressing confidence in the current squad and the club's youth academy. Additionally, midfielder Tobías Andrada has reportedly drawn interest from national team coach Lionel Scaloni due to his strong recent form.
Entities
Gonzalo Montiel · Independiente Rivadavia · Leonardo Ponzio · River Plate · Tomás Galván
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Gonzalo Montiel scored a penalty in the 29th minute of the first half. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] River Plate defeated Independiente Rivadavia with a score of 3-1. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] River Plate has gone four consecutive matches without a defeat in the local tournament. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] River Plate is in ninth place in Zone B of the Torneo Clausura 2026 with 10 points. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Álex Arce scored for Independiente Rivadavia in the 22nd minute of the second half. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomás Galván scored twice, in the 8th and 34th minutes of the second half. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Leonardo Ponzio is serving as the interim manager for River Plate. www.planbnoticias.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com · www.tiemposur.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Interim coach Leonardo Ponzio stated he does not seek new signings, expressing confidence in the club's youth academy. noticiasargentinas.com