🏆History in Argentina: Belgrano beat River and are crowned champions | OneFootball

Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium witnessed a wild, ever-shifting final in front of more than 50,000 fans. In a crazy match, Belgrano of Córdoba beat River Plate 3-2 in the dying seconds, pulling off an epic feat that gives the "Pirate" side the first title in its history.

A shifting, high-tension contest

The match began with ambitious approaches from Eduardo Coudet and Ricardo Zielinski. River struck first in the 18th minute thanks to an assist from Galván that Facundo Colidio turned into a goal.

However, the joy was short-lived, as Morales quickly equalized with a header for the Córdoba side, bringing an extremely even first half to a close, with defenses that looked shaky.

"Uva" Fernández turns hero

In the second half, the "Millonario" went back in front after Colidio won the ball back and the move ended with Galván making it 2-1. Still, Belgrano's heart proved stronger.

With five minutes left, Nicolás "Uva" Fernández leveled the match from the spot after a controversial handball penalty.

As the match was dying, Fernández himself popped up again to spark bedlam with the final 3-2, sealing an unforgettable feat under the guidance of "Ruso" Zielinski.

River and the Belgrano curse

Incredibly, the Millonario has fallen once again to its true nemesis. The same team that beat them in 2011 played executioner once more.

Before the match, people in Córdoba had already been saying that was a huge source of motivation, and once again they were the ones who spoiled the day for La Banda.

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