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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
River Plate, Monterrey play to a lively scoreless draw in Club World Cup
River Plate's Paulo Diaz heads the ball clear of Monterrey's Lucas Ocampos, left, during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between River Plate and CF Monterrey in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) River Plate's Franco Mastantuono takes a free kick during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between River Plate and CF Monterrey in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) River Plate's Franco Mastantuono takes a free kick during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between River Plate and CF Monterrey in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) River Plate's Paulo Diaz heads the ball clear of Monterrey's Lucas Ocampos, left, during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between River Plate and CF Monterrey in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) River Plate's Franco Mastantuono takes a free kick during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between River Plate and CF Monterrey in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae Hong) 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement River Plate also looked sharp in a 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in its opener in Seattle. Key moment 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:
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
River Plate ease into Argentine quarters
River Plate secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Argentine Apertura tournament on Monday with a 3-0 home win over Barracas Central at the Mas Monumental stadium. Paulo Diaz gave River an early advantage when he fired home from close range in the 12th minute and they doubled their lead two minutes before the break when Franco Mastantuono set up Ignacio Fernandez to score. Fernandez said he was glad to be back in the side. "I was back as a starter, and I took it in stride, eager to keep improving," told TNT. "No one likes to be out, but when it's my turn, I try to do my part and make the most of the moment. "We know that sometimes it's your turn and sometimes it's not but you have to stick with it and support the team because, at the end of the day, if one person does well everyone does well," he added. Marcelo Gallardo's side continued to dominate after the break and thought they had scored the third when Mastantuono set up Fabricio Bustos following a swift counter-attack. However, the goal was disallowed following a VAR review due to a foul by Kevin Castano on Barracas midfielder Dardo Miloc. "I think Kevin got the ball back well and Miloc let himself fall, lost the ball and stayed there protesting," River midfielder Enzo Perez said. "The referee made the decision and I told him it was a clean challenge and that we got the ball back, but these are quick decisions and there's nothing you can do about it." Next it was Barracas' turn to have a goal ruled out when Facundo Bruera headed in Rodrigo Insua's free kick but it was called back for offside. Marcos Acuna finally added River's third with a superb long-range shot in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with Platense in the next round.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
River Plate routs Barracas to reach quarterfinals of Argentine league
Buenos Aires (Argentina): River Plate advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-0 home victory over Barracas Central on Monday. Paulo Diaz opened the scoring when he pounced on a loose ball to fire home from six yards, and Ignacio Fernandez doubled the lead with a first-time strike into the far corner after Franco Mastantuono's cross. Argentina World Cup winner Marcos Acuna put the result beyond doubt by thumping a 25-yard drive that took a deflection before rebounding in off the right post, reports Xinhua. "We knew it was going to be tough, but our players showed that they were prepared for this match," River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo told a post-match news conference. "Thankfully, we were able to score an early goal and then another one at the start of the second half. We managed to play our game despite the difficulty presented to us by our rival." River's next opponent will be Platense, which progressed to the last eight by overcoming Racing Club 1-0 on Saturday. Currently, River Plate are in second position in the points table in Apertura, Group B with 31 points from 16 matches. River Plate trail leaders Rosario Central by four points with Independiente in third position with 29 points in the 15-team Group B. Argentinos Juniors. lead Group A with 33 points, with Boca Juniors in second place on goal difference. Racing Club are third with 28 points in the 15-team group. The Apertura or "Opening" tournament of the Primera Division is half of Argentina's split-season format, which was reintroduced in 2025 after its last implementation in 2012. It runs from January to June and is followed by the Clausura or "Closing" tournament from July to December. Club Atlético River Plate, commonly known as River Plate, is considered one of the Big Five of Argentine football, along with Independiente, San Lorenzo, Boca Juniors, and Racing Club.
Egypt Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
River Plate ease into Argentine quarters after 3-0 win over Barracas
May 12 (Reuters) - River Plate secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Argentine Apertura tournament on Monday with a 3-0 home win over Barracas Central at the Mas Monumental stadium. Paulo Diaz gave River an early advantage when he fired home from close range in the 12th minute and they doubled their lead two minutes before the break when Franco Mastantuono set up Ignacio Fernandez to score.
Ammon
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
River Plate ease into Argentine quarters after 3-0 win over Barracas
Ammon News - River Plate secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Argentine Apertura tournament on Monday with a 3-0 home win over Barracas Central at the Mas Monumental stadium. Paulo Diaz gave River an early advantage when he fired home from close range in the 12th minute and they doubled their lead two minutes before the break when Franco Mastantuono set up Ignacio Fernandez to score. "I was back as a starter, and I took it in stride, eager to keep improving," told TNT. "No one likes to be out, but when it's my turn, I try to do my part and make the most of the moment. "We know that sometimes it's your turn and sometimes it's not but you have to stick with it and support the team because, at the end of the day, if one person does well everyone does well," he added. Marcelo Gallardo's side continued to dominate after the break and thought they had scored the third when Mastantuono set up Fabricio Bustos following a swift counter-attack. However, the goal was disallowed following a VAR review due to a foul by Kevin Castano on Barracas midfielder Dardo Miloc. "I think Kevin got the ball back well and Miloc let himself fall, lost the ball and stayed there protesting," River midfielder Enzo Perez said. "The referee made the decision and I told him it was a clean challenge and that we got the ball back, but these are quick decisions and there's nothing you can do about it." Next it was Barracas' turn to have a goal ruled out when Facundo Bruera headed in Rodrigo Insua's free kick but it was called back for offside. Marcos Acuna finally added River's third with a superb long-range shot in the closing minutes to set up a meeting with Platense in the next round. Reuters
