Feels like 15.9°C (60.6°F)
Patchy rain nearby
Wind
13.7 km/h ESE
Humidity
97%
Time
09:00 PM
Condition
Patchy rain nearby
What a dominant display from River Plate tonight! They secured a 2-0 victory over Velez Sarsfield at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
River Plate controlled the majority of the game, holding 47% possession and racking up 11 shots on goal, compared to Velez Sarsfield's 11. River Plate's sharper finishing and more accurate passing, with a passing accuracy of 79%, proved the difference. Velez had some good moments, with 53% possession and 11 shots, but couldn't find the back of the net.
The first half was a cagey affair with neither team able to break the deadlock, but it all changed in the second. River Plate's first goal came in the 50th minute, a penalty converted by Eduardo Fernández. They then sealed the victory with a second goal in the 90th minute, scored by Braian Romero. There were some crucial substitutions from both sides towards the end of the match that may have affected the game's momentum.
The most exciting moments came in the final stages as River Plate skillfully managed the game. The yellow cards for both sides showed the intensity of the match, and several substitutions added to the overall dramatic feel of the game. River Plate's relentless pursuit of the game and their ability to close down the spaces was key to the win.