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

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

Gabriel Ávalos and Matías Abaldo had put the "Rojo" from Avellaneda ahead, turning the game around after Alejo Osella's goal, but a double from Fabrizio Sartori sealed the victory for the home team.

The Avellaneda team controlled well at the start, pressuring the Mendoza team's field but without presence in the area, yet a quick break on the left allowed Sebastián Villa to comfortably send a cross, and Osella, at 17′ of the first half, scored 1-0 for the home team.

However, that slight dominance disappeared, and Gustavo Quinteros' team showed a low level for much of the night, only reacting with a burst that was not enough to maintain the result, while the local team, led by Alfredo Berti, adjusted better and took advantage of every rival's mistake.

The "Rojo" struggled 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 names and the scheme after the break, 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 left the game open, and a poor offensive resolution led to a counter-attack that ended in Sartori's equalizer. The home team regained confidence, struck again from the wings, and another delivery into the area sealed the definitive 3-2. The result could have been wider, although 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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