Independiente Rivadavia beat Independiente 3-2 in an exciting group stage match of the Liga Profesional, played at the Bautista Gargantini stadium in Mendoza. The home team's goals were scored by Alejo Osella and Fabrizio Sartori twice, while Gabriel Ávalos and Matías Abaldo netted for the visitors. The game featured a changing scoreline and a high number of shots on target.
The match between Independiente Rivadavia and Independiente, corresponding to matchday 6 of the Liga Profesional, ended with a 3-2 victory for the Mendoza team at the Bautista Gargantini stadium. The game started with a goal from Alejo Osella in the 16th minute of the first half, giving an early lead to the hosts. In the second half, Independiente equalized quickly with a spectacular scissor kick from Gabriel Ávalos in the 2nd minute, followed by Matías Abaldo's goal in the 6th minute, putting the visitors ahead 2-1.
However, Independiente Rivadavia fought back strongly: Fabrizio Sartori tied the game in the 28th minute of the second half and sealed the win with a header in the 39th minute. According to the statistics, Independiente Rivadavia had 43% possession compared to their opponents' 57%, but they took 15 shots on target against Independiente's 16. No red cards were shown, though there were two yellows for the home side: one to José Florentín in the 6th minute of the second half and another to Matías Fernandez in the 34th minute.
Independiente Rivadavia's coach, Alfredo Berti, fielded players like goalkeeper Nicolás Bolcato and forward Fabrizio Sartori. Independiente's Gustavo Quinteros started with Rodrigo Rey in goal and Gabriel Ávalos up front. This result places Independiente Rivadavia first in Group B and Independiente sixth in Group A.
Independiente Rivadavia's next match will be against Racing Club on February 26 at 5:15 PM, while Independiente will face Gimnasia (Mendoza) on February 24 at 10:00 PM. The game was broadcast live on ESPN Premium starting at 5:00 PM Argentina time.
