Juanfer assists, Montiel scores for River: offside controversy? | OneFootball

Juanfer took the free kick to the far post and Cachete came in with everything to connect with the ball and give the victory to the Millonario on a tough afternoon.

On a difficult afternoon trying to break Barracas Central’s defensive lock, River found the key through a set piece. What they couldn’t achieve on the ground appeared thanks to a prepared play: Juan Fernando Quintero executed a precise free kick and Gonzalo Montiel connected with a remarkable header to win the match.

After Marcelo Gallardo made changes to the team by bringing on Ian Subiabre and Giuliano Galoppo to look for solutions in the game, the Millonario’s goal formula arrived through the air in a move clearly worked on during the week.

Quintero didn’t hesitate to aim directly for the far post, with a well-placed ball to the back of Barracas Central’s box, and there Montiel appeared with a forceful header that left Marcelo Miño with no chance, while Barracas players appealed for offside

Montiel’s goal-scoring presence is no longer a surprise in this River team; he showed it in 2025 and now in the early part of the year, he is the only player on the squad with goals to his name: he recently scored a penalty in the friendly against Millonarios. With two goals, he is the team’s top scorer.

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