River Plate reaffirmed today his status as leader of the Professional League de Fútbol with the unquestionable victory against Union de Santa Fe, by 1 to 0, in a match valid for the ninth date that was played in the Más Monumental, filled by 29na. consecutive time.
The steering wheel Ignacio Fernandez he scored the only goal for the fourth consecutive victory for Martín Demichelis’s team in the local tournament and the fifth overall, if the 3-0 against Racing de Córdoba is counted for the 32nd round. final of the Argentine Cup.
River, with 7 wins and 2 losses, reached 21 points, while Unión (7) suffered the second loss in a row and jeopardized the continuity of Uruguayan coach Gustavo Munúa.
River’s victory was justified by good play, which made a big difference compared to what Unión offered, although the result fell short.
The first half of the Núñez club was impeccable. A protagonist from the beginning, he prevailed in the rival field with high pressure. Defenders Paulo Díaz and Leandro González Pírez positioned themselves near midfield and the midfielders did an intelligent job.
With the return of the Uruguayan Nicolás De La Cruz, River strengthened the pressure, guided by Enzo Pérez and Rodrigo Aliendro, plus the football quota at the feet of José Paradela, but especially “Nacho” Fernández.
The former Gymnastics player opened the scoring with an exquisite definition, first class, behind the center of Paradela, also a former ‘Lobo’ player. The play was born in a quick action of a ball girl (Delfina Lombardi) in the execution of De La Cruz’s full-back.
The early goal gave River more confidence that at times subdued Unión. However, the lack of definition with a cross shot from Milton Casco and two situations from Paradela did not allow him to extend the advantage.
During the second stage, River continued to dominate the game. The projections of Casco and Enzo Díaz were an extra concern for Unión.
At times, River displayed good football, with touch and triangulation, against a rival that became even more complicated with the expulsion of Imanol Machuca. The ‘tatengue’ midfielder had an excessive reaction against Enzo Díaz and saw the red card.
The departure of De La Cruz due to injury (in the first half he felt discomfort in his left knee) caused a decline in the ‘millionaire’ performance that, however, maintained supremacy.
At the end, the goalkeeper Sebastián Moyano denied the goal to Lucas Beltrán, of remarkable display and sacrifice in the attack front, and to the admitted Andrés Herrera.
The meager difference raised some doubts for the “Millionaire” in the last minutes, but Unión was unclear to take advantage of his only opportunity in the entire game.
River won very well, with an oiled operation, with high-flying sections and affirmed itself at the top to the delight of 83,000 spectators who applauded their team standing up.
River’s next match for the championship will be on Sunday, April 9, against Huracán, as a visitor, but before that, on Tuesday the 4th, they will make their debut in Group D of the Copa Libertadores in Bolivia, against The Strongest of La Paz.
For its part, Unión will try to recover at home against Belgrano de Córdoba.
Source: Ambito
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