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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan Captain Once Again Looking At His Best In FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate
Inter Milan Captain Once Again Looking At His Best In FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez was once again at his best in the Nerazzurri's 2-0 Club World Cup win over River Plate. Today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, argue that the Argentine was a shining light for the Nerazzurri even without a goal. Advertisement Lautaro Martinez did not manage to keep his scoring run at the Club World Cup alive against River Plate. The 27-year-old had found the back of the net in Inter's group stage matches against Monterrey and Urawa Red Diamonds. Therefore, the Argentine will have been hoping he could complete the hattrick of group stage outings with a goal. Particularly against giants of football from his home country like River Plate. Lautaro Martinez At His Best Even Without The Goal Vs River Plate SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Lautaro Martinez did not manage to score against River Plate. However, it was not for any lack of trying. The 27-year-old had a number of good chances. Advertisement However, a bit of lucklustre finishing and the efforts of veteran River goalkeeper Franco Armani were enough to keep Martinez at bay. Not that that was a big problem for Inter, however. Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni scored the decisive goals to deliver the victory to Inter. And Martinez provided everything else the Nerazzurri needed in attack. The Inter captain was clearly up for the physical duel with River Plate centre-backs Lucas Martinez Quarta and Paulo Diaz. Meanwhile, Martinez used his quick feet to create several dangerous situations around the River penalty area. And as is so often the case, the 27-year-old regularly found pockets of space. He showed for the ball and stitched together Inter's attacking play.
22-06-2025
- Sport
River Plate, Monterrey play to a lively scoreless draw in Club World Cup
PASADENA, Calif. -- River Plate and Monterrey played to a lively 0-0 draw on Saturday night in the second round of group play at the Club World Cup. River Plate had 18 shot attempts, but the Argentine powerhouse got none of its six shots on goal past Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, a native of Argentina. Monterrey got two of its three shot attempts on net, but Franco Armani also kept a clean sheet for River Plate. The teams traded 40 combined fouls and eight yellow cards throughout a chippy match at the Rose Bowl before a raucous crowd of 57,393, with both teams benefitting from large supporter sections on each end of the famed stadium. River Plate had the first half's best scoring chances shortly before halftime, but Giuliano Galoppo's unobstructed shot from the penalty area curled over Monterrey's net before Lucas Martínez Quarta brutally shanked a point-blank volley moments later. Monterrey opened Club World Cup play four days earlier with an impressive draw against Champions League finalist Inter Milan. River Plate also looked sharp in a 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in its opener in Seattle. In the 76th minute, Andrada smothered Miguel Borja's dangerous close-range shot after a run into the box. Nothing is decided in Group E. Inter and River Plate are on top with four points each, but they must play each other on Wednesday in Seattle while Monterrey, which has two points, takes on winless Urawa in Pasadena.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
River Plate, Monterrey play out goalless stalemate in Club World Cup
River Plate were left frustrated after a 0-0 draw with Mexico's Monterrey on Saturday, missing a chance to secure a spot in the Club World Cup knockout stage. Despite dominating large stretches of the match, the Argentine side couldn't break through, with former Boca Juniors goalkeeper Esteban Andrada producing a string of crucial saves for Monterrey. The result leaves Group E finely poised heading into the final round of matches on Wednesday, with River and Inter Milan both on four points and Monterrey close behind on two. Monterrey will face already-eliminated Urawa Red Diamonds in their final group game. — FIFACWC (@FIFACWC) In front of over 57,000 fans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Monterrey started brightly, forcing River goalkeeper Franco Armani into an early save from Sergio Canales. But the match soon became disjointed, with 23 fouls disrupting the flow in the first half. Live Events River missed two golden chances just before the break - Giuliano Galoppo fired wide from a central position, and Lucas Martínez Quarta misfired from close range after a corner fell kindly to him. The Argentinians pushed forward in the second half, with 16-year-old Franco Mastantuono and striker Miguel Borja both denied by Andrada, whose performance proved decisive. River's night ended on a sour note as Kevin Castano received a second yellow card in stoppage time, capping off a disappointing evening for the Buenos Aires club. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
River blanked! Ex-Boca stopper Andrada haunts rivals to keep Monterrey's Club World Cup hopes alive
PASADENA, June 22 — River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Monterrey yesterday, frustrating the Argentinian club's hopes of booking their place in the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup. Poor finishing and a string of saves from Monterrey's Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada — who used to play for River's arch-rivals Boca Juniors — denied the team from Buenos Aires three points that would have sealed their passage to the last 16 from Group E. The result leaves the group standings finely balanced heading into the final round of fixtures on Wednesday, with River and Italy's Inter Milan level on four points each. Monterrey, who are third with two points, face Japan's already eliminated Urawa Red Diamonds. A bright opening in front of 57,393 fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl saw Monterrey enjoy the better of the early exchanges, with former Spain international midfielder Sergio Canales's run and shot forcing River goalkeeper Franco Armani to save smartly after 13 minutes. But for long periods the game failed to develop into a rhythm, with a series of niggling fouls — 23 in the first half alone — making for a scrappy opening 45 minutes. River were left to rue missing two gilt-edged scoring opportunities in the closing minutes of the first half. On the stroke of half-time Giuliano Galoppo found himself with time and space in the centre of the Monterrey penalty area, but sent his shot curling high and wide of the top right-hand corner. River's army of noisy fans behind the goal groaned in frustration and were soon howling in disbelief moments later when Lucas Martínez Quarta squandered a glorious chance. A corner on the right was flicked on and fell to the centre-half on the edge of the six-yard box, only for the defender to sidefoot his shot wide of the post. River continued to dominate after half-time, with teenager Franco Mastantuono — who will join Real Madrid after the tournament — denied by Andrada with a 67th-minute effort. The Argentinians wasted another golden chance on 76 minutes, with Colombian international Miguel Borja shooting at Andrada after a sublime through ball by Facundo Colidio had put him clean through on goal. A frustrating night for River ended with Kevin Castano sent off in injury time after picking up his second yellow card. — AFP
Winnipeg Free Press
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
River Plate, Monterrey play to a lively scoreless draw in Club World Cup
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — River Plate and Monterrey played to a lively 0-0 draw on Saturday night in the second round of group play at the Club World Cup. River Plate had 18 shot attempts, but the Argentine powerhouse got none of its six shots on goal past Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, a native of Argentina. Monterrey got two of its three shot attempts on net, but Franco Armani also kept a clean sheet for River Plate. The teams traded 40 combined fouls and eight yellow cards throughout a chippy match at the Rose Bowl before a raucous crowd of 57,393, with both teams benefitting from large supporter sections on each end of the famed stadium. River Plate had the first half's best scoring chances shortly before halftime, but Giuliano Galoppo's unobstructed shot from the penalty area curled over Monterrey's net before Lucas Martínez Quarta brutally shanked a point-blank volley moments later. Monterrey opened Club World Cup play four days earlier with an impressive draw against Champions League finalist Inter Milan. River Plate also looked sharp in a 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in its opener in Seattle. Key moment Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. In the 76th minute, Andrada smothered Miguel Borja's dangerous close-range shot after a run into the box. Takeaways Nothing is decided in Group E. Inter and River Plate are on top with four points each, but they must play each other on Wednesday in Seattle while Monterrey, which has two points, takes on winless Urawa in Pasadena. ___ AP soccer:
