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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-River Plate seal 3-1 win over Platense in Argentina
(Reuters) -River Plate secured a 3-1 home win over Platense in their opening match of Argentina's Clausura championship on Sunday after the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the second half when midfielder Marcos Portillo was sent off. River got off to the perfect start with a goal in the seventh minute when forward Facundo Colidio cut inside and fired home a stunning right-footed effort. Platense equalised through forward Ronaldo Martinez's header in the 24th minute but striker Maximiliano Salas netted 15 minutes later to restore River's lead, flicking in a low cross from Colidio to score on his debut for the club. Platense's task became more difficult when Portillo was sent off in the 75th minute for elbowing Gonzalo Montiel, and Miguel Borja added a third for River in added time to wrap up a comfortable win at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Goa; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
River Plate seal 3-1 win over Platense in Argentina
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox River Plate secured a 3-1 home win over Platense in their opening match of Argentina's Clausura championship on Sunday after the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the second half when midfielder Marcos Portillo was sent off. River got off to the perfect start with a goal in the seventh minute when forward Facundo Colidio cut inside and fired home a stunning right-footed effort. Platense equalised through forward Ronaldo Martinez's header in the 24th minute but striker Maximiliano Salas netted 15 minutes later to restore River's lead, flicking in a low cross from Colidio to score on his debut for the club. Platense's task became more difficult when Portillo was sent off in the 75th minute for elbowing Gonzalo Montiel, and Miguel Borja added a third for River in added time to wrap up a comfortable win at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. REUTERS
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 River Plate line-up confirmed to face Platense
The Millionaire hosts the Squid at the Estadio Mâs Monumental to kick off the 2025 Clausura Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF). River Plate makes its debut in the 2025 Clausura Tournament against Platense, the most recent champion of Argentine football and the team that eliminated them on penalties in the Apertura. They meet again at the Estadio Mâs Monumental after that knockout match, and both sides want to start the new tournament with three points. Advertisement The 'Millionaire' returns to domestic action after its appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup and with the upcoming match against Libertad of Paraguay in the CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16 on the horizon. River Plate's Starting Eleven Marcelo Gallardo fields his best available lineup for this big match in front of his fans; with young players like Lencina and Subiabre, along with Maxi Salas as a starter. Platense, meanwhile, claimed the title in the Apertura Tournament and heads into the second half of the season with a new coach: 'Kily' González has taken over the vacancy left by the duo of Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez. Advertisement Platense's Starting Lineup 'Kily' González makes his debut with the Squid with these players. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Argentine giants under pressure, surprise champions reset as Clausura starts
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Boca Juniors and River Plate head into Argentina's Clausura (closing) championship aiming to restore their status at home after painful Club World Cup group-stage exits, while surprise champions Platense defend their title under new leadership. Despite their historic achievements, Boca and River endured a humbling first half of the season. River finished the Apertura (opening championship) strongly but stumbled in the quarter-finals, losing on penalties to eventual champions Platense. Their Club World Cup campaign did little to ease pressure on coach Marcelo Gallardo as his side managed only one win, against Japan's Urawa Reds, as they failed to reach the knockout stage. Losing teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid further weakened River and, with no big-name signings yet, the Clausura presents them with an opportunity to regroup. They will open the campaign with a marquee match-up on Sunday against Platense. Bitter rivals Boca's outlook is not much brighter. Under Fernando Gago they showed some consistency but never convinced and a painful 2–1 Clasico defeat by River late in the Apertura proved the final straw as the coach departed. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore ST will have Govt's 'full confidence and support' in its mission: PM Wong Singapore ST will aim to become an indispensable partner to S'pore's communities: Editor Jaime Ho Singapore Heartbeats & Headlines: ST's 180-year legacy comes to life in immersive exhibition Singapore Trusted news, smarter experience with new Straits Times website and app Singapore Community space Stranger Conversations blossoms as a 'library of human stories' and life experiences Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide Singapore New list of technologies that reduce carbon footprint of buildings to be ready by Q1 2026 Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Boca's Club World Cup journey was equally disappointing, capped by being held to a shock draw by amateur side Auckland City that sealed their group-stage elimination, despite the incredible support of travelling fans across the United States. With World Cup winner Leandro Paredes returning from AS Roma and manager Miguel Angel Russo given time to steady the ship, Boca will look to improve. They open their campaign on Sunday at home to Argentinos Juniors. FRESH STARTS Challengers will not be in short supply. Rosario Central topped Group B in the Apertura but stumbled in the quarter-finals against eventual finalists Huracan. Now, the return of club great and national icon Angel Di Maria has reignited belief that early promise can turn into a serious title push. Among the tournament's long shots, all eyes will be on Platense as they try to prove their Apertura title was no fluke. The surprise champions are set to begin a new era, after coaching duo Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez resigned just 10 days after lifting the trophy. In their place is Cristian Gonzalez, tasked with keeping the momentum alive at a club unaccustomed to life at the top. "In the first training session, I congratulated these guys because they want more," Gonzalez said during his presentation. "They convey to me that desire to keep competing, to want to win." REUTERS
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Argentine giants under pressure, surprise champions reset as Clausura starts
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Auckland City v Boca Juniors - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 24, 2025 Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo reacts REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Reuters) -Boca Juniors and River Plate head into Argentina's Clausura (closing) championship aiming to restore their status at home after painful Club World Cup group-stage exits, while surprise champions Platense defend their title under new leadership. Despite their historic achievements, Boca and River endured a humbling first half of the season. River finished the Apertura (opening championship) strongly but stumbled in the quarter-finals, losing on penalties to eventual champions Platense. Their Club World Cup campaign did little to ease pressure on coach Marcelo Gallardo as his side managed only one win, against Japan's Urawa Reds, as they failed to reach the knockout stage. Losing teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid further weakened River and, with no big-name signings yet, the Clausura presents them with an opportunity to regroup. They will open the campaign with a marquee match-up on Sunday against Platense. Bitter rivals Boca's outlook is not much brighter. Under Fernando Gago they showed some consistency but never convinced and a painful 2–1 Clasico defeat by River late in the Apertura proved the final straw as the coach departed. Boca's Club World Cup journey was equally disappointing, capped by being held to a shock draw by amateur side Auckland City that sealed their group-stage elimination, despite the incredible support of travelling fans across the United States. With World Cup winner Leandro Paredes returning from AS Roma and manager Miguel Angel Russo given time to steady the ship, Boca will look to improve. They open their campaign on Sunday at home to Argentinos Juniors. FRESH STARTS Challengers will not be in short supply. Rosario Central topped Group B in the Apertura but stumbled in the quarter-finals against eventual finalists Huracan. Now, the return of club great and national icon Angel Di Maria has reignited belief that early promise can turn into a serious title push. Among the tournament's long shots, all eyes will be on Platense as they try to prove their Apertura title was no fluke. The surprise champions are set to begin a new era, after coaching duo Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez resigned just 10 days after lifting the trophy. In their place is Cristian Gonzalez, tasked with keeping the momentum alive at a club unaccustomed to life at the top. "In the first training session, I congratulated these guys because they want more," Gonzalez said during his presentation. "They convey to me that desire to keep competing, to want to win." (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Ken Ferris)
