River Defeats Independiente Rivadavia 3-1 in Clausura Tournament

River secured a 3-1 victory over Independiente Rivadavia at the Estadio Monumental on Friday, advancing their position in the Zona B of the Clausura 2026 tournament. The match saw a back-and-forth performance with a dominant first-half lead for River.

Early Penalty and Galván's First Goal

Gonzalo Montiel converted a penalty awarded to River in the 29th minute, giving the Millonario a 1-0 advantage. The goal came after an infringement on Ángel Correa within the area.

Galván Scores Twice, Rivadavia Responds

Tomás Galván extended River’s lead to 2-0 in the 9th minute of the second half, seemingly sealing the victory for the Núñez-based team. However, Independiente Rivadavia responded with a header from Alex Arce at the 23rd minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1 and injecting renewed tension into the match.

Galván Completes the Double

In a moment of heightened drama, Galván once again found the back of the net in the 35th minute, unleashing a powerful shot that nestled into the top corner for a 3-1 lead. This doubled his personal tally and provided River with a comfortable two-goal cushion.

River Controls the Final Minutes

With the score firmly in their favor, River managed the remainder of the match, prioritizing possession and maintaining the lead against a determined Independiente Rivadavia side that had briefly threatened to equalize after Arce’s goal.