VIDEO, Coudet asks River fans for backing and forgiveness v Tucumán | OneFootball

While his team was losing to El Decano and searching for an equalizer, the coach tried to lift the Monumental with some gestures unusual for him.

As River trailed Atlético Tucumán 1-0 and looked for an equalizer led by youngster Lautaro Pereyra, Eduardo Coudet asked for more support — and forgiveness — from the fans at the Monumental. The coach understood that the players needed the crowd behind them to level the score and, at the same time, apologized for the performance of a team that wins but fails to convince.

Beyond the fact that Argentinos Juniors’ loss to Gimnasia and the draw between Rosario Central and Tigre had already secured second place for River, who played with the peace of mind of not having to chase a result, few expected a defeat against an Atlético Tucumán side that had not picked up points away from home since August 18 of last year and had piled up 13 straight losses away from the Monumental José Fierro.

After the team was booed off at halftime, Chacho made three changes that transformed the attack: Maximiliano Salas, Kendry Páez, and youngster Lautaro Pereyra came on. The latter, despite having only three first-team appearances, led most of River’s attacks with composure and confidence.

After a good move by the 18-year-old, the crowd rose and began cheering louder, urged on by Coudet himself, who raised his hands emphatically. Then, understanding that the team still is not winning people over, he put his palms together asking for forgiveness.

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