1-2: The forwards saved River in a very difficult match

This river This is too much for the mediocrity of Argentine football and the lack of substitutes for 90 percent of the teams. There is a reason why he comfortably won the long tournament in early 2023. There is a reason why he seems to be the leading candidate to win this League Cup. In La Plata it was confirmed again. I lost with gym, Martín Demichelis shook up the bench of substitutes, fielded three forwards that were the envy of all his domestic rivals, and with them he turned it around. Very strong. It’s that simple.

River initially opted for the formula that usually works for them, with five dynamic and game-playing midfielders, plus a center forward. However, he was unable to find fluidity in preparation and did not chain passes. So he was swallowed up by the intensity of a Gimnasia that sought to stay away from the relegation zone, driven by the clean and jerk that Cristian Tarragona’s goal was meant at the very beginning of the match and that even deserved to extend that difference .

Then, with 33 minutes left in the epilogue, Demichelis changed the game. Inside three forwards: Salomón Rondón, Facundo Colidio and Pablo Solari. Out two midfielders and one attacker: Nacho Fernández, Rodrigo Aliendro and Miguel Borja. After a while, in four minutes, between 75 and 79, everything changed…

Rondón scored a powerful header, it was cleared by goalkeeper Tomás Durso, the rebound was collected by Colidio and his shot was tied after deflecting the tail of Paulo Díaz. Rondón later struck again with a stunning right hand from outside the area at an angle to secure the victory. And the Venezuelan also left Solari alone for the third, but Gimnasia’s goalkeeper could have done more.

River’s victory was crucial, as it also helped them escape to the top of Zone A. They are four points ahead of Independiente. It seems that the people of Avellaneda felt the defeat given to them by the millionaires the day before which meant goodbye to the undefeated Carlos Tevez as coach. In the Libertadores de América, Rojo struggled against relegated Arsenal. He looked for it and was a bit superior despite the mistakes, but it ended up being 0-0.

Rosario Central’s goal is the Libertadores

Apart from the performances of the two greats, Sunday allowed Rosario Central to enter the qualification zone for the Libertadores 2024 with a 3-1 victory over Argentinos. Meanwhile, Colón, which fired Néstor Gorosito and debuted Israel Damonte as coach, achieved a crucial 1-0 victory over Atlético Tucumán to get some oxygen in its fight to stay in the First Division.

Matchday 11 kicked off on Saturday with Boca (who just head to Saturday’s Libertadores final) and their 0-0 draw with Estudiantes, along with Vélez’s 1-0 win over Instituto. This Monday it will continue with Sarmiento – San Lorenzo, Lanús – Belgrano, Huracán – Barracas Central, Talleres – Banfield and Platense – Newell’s.

River leads the positions in Zone A with 23 points, followed by Independiente with 19. Third, with 17, Colón and Vélez. While in Zone B the leaders are Belgrano and Godoy Cruz with 18, Racing with 16 and third with 15 emerge Platense and Central Córdoba. The top four in each group qualify for the playoffs.