River Plate draws 1-1 with Sarmiento in postponed Torneo Clausura match
River equalized through Gonzalo Montiel after Julián Contrera's early opener, leaving both teams outside playoff positions in Zone B.
KEY POINTS
- River Plate drew 1-1 away to Sarmiento in a postponed Torneo Clausura Zone B match.
- Julián Contrera scored for Sarmiento in the 14th minute; Gonzalo Montiel equalized for River in the second half.
- Montiel's goal was upheld after a VAR check for handball by Fausto Vera.
- River remains ninth with 17 points; Sarmiento is fourth with 20 points.
- River next visits Belgrano on Oct 18; Sarmiento hosts Barracas Central on Oct 19.
River Plate drew 1-1 with Sarmiento in Junín on Wednesday night in a postponed Round 11 fixture of the Torneo Clausura Zone B. The match took place at the Eva Perón stadium under referee Sebastián Zunino with VAR official José Carreras.
Sarmiento struck first in the 14th minute when Julián Contrera tapped in a low cross from Julián Mavilla on the right flank. River responded with chances from Sebastián Driussi, who hit the crossbar, and Tomás Galván, whose shot was saved by goalkeeper Thyago Ayala.
“It is a very important match for us. We want to get three points, get into the top eight and climb the Annual Table.”
River leveled the score in the second half when Gonzalo Montiel headed home a cross from Fausto Vera. The goal stood after a VAR review for a possible handball by Vera in the buildup. Santiago Beltrán preserved the draw with a key save on Santiago Salle late in the match.
The point leaves River ninth in Zone B with 17 points, while Sarmiento sits fourth with 20 points. River visits Belgrano on October 18, and Sarmiento hosts Barracas Central on October 19.
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