Racing edge River 3-2 late, through to quarter-finals | OneFootball

Racing defeated River 3 to 2 at the end of the match they played tonight, at the Presidente Perón stadium, for the round of 16 of the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

The goals for the "Academy" were scored by forward Santiago Solari, at three minutes into the first half, defender Lucas Martínez Quarta, own goal, at 28 minutes of the second half, and defender Gastón Martirena, in the third minute of stoppage time, while for the visitors, forward Ian Subiabre scored at 17 minutes of the second half, and midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, a minute later.

With the last-minute victory, Gustavo Costas' team qualifies for the quarterfinals of the Clausura, where they will face the winner between Lanús and Tigre.

Racing scored on their first attack, at three minutes, with a cross from full-back Gabriel Rojas that was headed into the goal by winger Santiago Solari, with a running header.

River did not arrive until the 25th minute, with a long-range shot from forward Sebastián Driussi and a subsequent shot from the left side of the area by midfielder Ignacio Fernández, which resulted in a double save by goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses.

At 41 minutes, Gabriel Rojas took a free kick a few meters from the area aiming for the left corner of goalkeeper Franco Armani, with a shot that went close to the crossbar.

Two minutes later, a low cross from the right enabled forward Tomás Conechny, who broke free at the near post but missed the header.

The "Academy" came close again with a direct free kick in the third minute of stoppage time, with a shot from the left side by midfielder Agustín Almendra that came out sharply and was cleared by Armani, near his right post.

The "Millionaire" equalized in their first attack of the second half, at 17 minutes, with a good through pass from midfielder Giuliano Galoppo that allowed forward Sebastián Driussi to break down the left, who crossed back for forward Ian Subiabre to score the equalizer.

A minute later, midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero controlled a poor clearance at the edge of the penalty area and shot with his left foot, with a shot that went close to Cambeses' left post and became the 2-1.

The home team equalized again when 28 minutes into the second half with a shot from winger Adrián Fernández that deflected off defender Lucas Martínez Quarta and hit the net.

Three minutes into stoppage time of the second half, and after a series of rebounds and saves by Armani, defender Gastón Martirena managed to poke a ball over the line to score the final 3-2.

Match Summary:

Clausura Tournament 2025.

Round of 16.

Racing 3 – 2 River.

Stadium: Presidente Perón.

Referee: Facundo Tello.

VAR: Yamil Possi.

Racing: Facundo Cambeses; Gastón Martirena, Nazareno Colombo, Santiago Sosa, Agustín García Basso, Gabriel Rojas; Santiago Solari, Juan Nardoni, Agustín Almendra, Gabriel Rojas; Adrián Martínez. Coach: Gustavo Costas.

River: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña; Thiago Acosta, Enzo Pérez, Kevin Castaño, Ignacio Fernández; Sebastián Driussi, Maximiliano Salas. Coach: Marcelo Gallardo.

Goal in the first half: 3m. Santiago Solari (RA).

Goals in the second half: 17m. Ian Subiabre (RI), 18m. Juan Fernando Quintero (RI); 28m. Lucas Martínez Quarta own goal (RA) and 48m. Gastón Martirena (RA).

Substitutions in the second half: 11m. Giuliano Galoppo for Kevin Castaño (RI), Juan Fernando Quintero for Thiago Acosta (RI) and Ian Subiabre for Maximiliano Salas (RI); 21m. Duván Vergara for Tomás Conechny (RA), 25m. Adrián Fernández for Agustín Almendra (RA); 27m. Juan Portillo for Enzo Pérez (RI) and Matías Galarza Fonda for Ignacio Fernández (RI); 48m. Marco Di Cesare for Santiago Solari (RA).

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