With doubles of Giuliano Galoppo and Sebastián Driussi, the locals imposed themselves in an electrifying duel and leads with 11 points, two more than Lanús.
River Plate He won him 4-2 to Godoy Cruz on the fifth date of Closing Tournament 2025 and became the only group B leader With 11 points, surpassing Lanús. With two doubles of Giuliano Galoppo and Sebastián Driussithe team of Marcelo Gallardo He suffered more than expected to the Mendoza.
The game started with a goal of Driussiwho defined from outside the area after an assistance from Bautista Dadínplacing the ball against the second stick and leaving without chances to Franco oil.
However, at nine minutes, Godoy Cruz He reacted quickly. After an overflow of Santino Andino, Agustín Auzmendi He marked the tie almost on the line, in a play he could not solve with his feet the goalkeeper Jeremiah Ledesma.
Despite the visiting envy, a series of rebounds in the area allowed Galoppo Define with subtlety and put the 2-1, although the procedure remained even. The Mendoza answer did not take: Auzmendi He scored again from the penalty point, after a lack of Lautaro Rivero about Facundo Altamirato establish the 2-2 that shook the “millionaire.” Besides, River suffered the loss of Fabricio Bustos for an ankle injury, which forced the entry of Marcos Acuña.
At the close of the first half, Galoppo appeared head after a corner shot executed by Juan Fernando Quintero And he returned the advantage to the premises, sealing 3-2 before the break.
Already at the beginning of the second part, Driussi He scored again. The striker took advantage of a series of rebounds in the small area and, with a subtle touch, decreed the 4-2 that ended up being definitive so that River will celebrate as a loneliness leader.
Now, both teams will have Copera action in the week. Those led by Gallardo will receive this Thursday at Freedom of Paraguay (0-0), while that same day the Mendoza will seek to reverse the series against Atlético Mineiro (1-2).
River vs. synthesis Godoy Cruz for the Clausura 2025 tournament
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