Strong start: Independiente Rivadavia win on Copa Argentina debut | OneFootball

Independiente Rivadavia began their defense of last season’s title successfully by defeating Estudiantes de Buenos Aires 2-0 at the La Pedrera stadium in San Luis, securing their place in the round of 32 of the Copa Argentina.

The team from Mendoza, coached by Berti, took the initiative from the start with high pressing and good ball control. Their superiority was reflected on the scoreboard in the 24th minute of the first half, when Álex Arce opened the scoring with a precise finish inside the box.

In the second half, Estudiantes tried to respond, but left spaces that “La Lepra” took advantage of. In the 27th minute of the second half, Gonzalo Alejandro Ríos sealed the match with a final 2-0 after a good team play, capping off a convincing performance.

With this result, Independiente Rivadavia advanced to the next round, where they will face the winner of the match between Tigre and Claypole, scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, with the venue and time yet to be confirmed.

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