River see off San Martín de San Juan 2-0 on matchday 7 | OneFootball

RIVER defeated SAN MARTÍN DE SAN JUAN 2-0 at the Monumental stadium, continuing the seventh round of the Torneo Clausura.

The Millonario triumphed with goals from Santiago Lencina and Maximiliano Salas in the first half, sinking the Verdinegro, who remain in the relegation zone.

Marcelo Gallardo's team regained the top spot alone and continues its winning streak, following the hard-fought qualifications in the Copa Argentina and the Conmebol Libertadores.

The first clear chance of the night was for the visitors: Maestro Puch went one-on-one with Armani and the ball hit the top left corner.

Immediately, River did not forgive and opened the scoring thanks to Santiago Lencina, who celebrated for the third time in the First Division. Instantly, Maximiliano Salas won a contested ball, entered the area, and scored with a cross shot for the home team's 2-0.

The second half was almost unnecessary, although Leandro Romagnoli's team tried by all means to score and had clear opportunities.

After the break for the FIFA date, the Millonario will visit Estudiantes in La Plata, and San Martín de San Juan will play in Córdoba against Belgrano.

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