Independiente Rivadavia spoil the party for Rojo in a five-goal thriller | OneFootball

Independiente, who played a very good match, lost 3-2 to Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza and missed the chance to become the leader of Zone A alongside Estudiantes de La Plata in the Torneo Apertura.

Gabriel Ávalos and Matías Abaldo had put the “Rojo” from Avellaneda ahead, turning the match around after Alejo Osella’s goal, but a brace from Fabrizio Sartori sealed the victory for the home team.

The Avellaneda side controlled the start well, pressing into the Mendoza team’s half, though without presence in the box, but a quick move down the left allowed Sebastián Villa to send in a comfortable cross and Osella, in the 17th minute of the first half, made it 1-0 for the home side.

But that slight dominance faded and Gustavo Quinteros’ team showed a low level for most of the night, only reacting with a burst that wasn’t enough to hold the result, while the home team, led by Alfredo Berti, adjusted their pieces better and took advantage of every opponent’s mistake.

The Rojo suffered from the start with losses in midfield and defensive errors that allowed the opening goal after a cross found Osella unmarked. The visiting coach changed players and formation after halftime and the response was immediate: Ávalos equalized with a precise volley and Abaldo completed the comeback a few minutes later.

However, the lack of effectiveness to extend the lead kept the match open and a poor offensive decision led to a counterattack that ended in Sartori’s equalizer. The home side regained confidence, hurt again down the wings, and another ball into the box sealed the final 3-2. The result could have been wider, though the crossbar and Rey prevented a greater difference.

Match summary

Independiente Rivadavia: Nicolás Bolcato; Iván Villalba, Leonard Costa, Sheyko Studer; Alejo Osella, Matías Fernández, José Florentín, Juan Manuel Elordi; Sebastián Villa, Fabrizio Sartori, Tomás Bottari. Coach: Alfredo Berti.

Independiente: Rodrigo Rey; Leonardo Godoy, Kevin Lomónaco, Sebastián Valdéz, Facundo Zabala; Iván Marcone; Ignacio Pussetto, Lautaro Millán, Ignacio Malcorra, Matías Abaldo; Gabriel Ávalos. Coach: Gustavo Quinteros.

Goals in the first half: 17′ Alejo Osella (IR).

Goals in the second half: 3′ Gabriel Ávalos (I); 7′ Matías Abaldo (I); 29′ and 40′ Fabrizio Sartori (IR).

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