Driussi and Galoppo Shine in River Plate's Victory
Sebastian Driussi and Giuliano Galoppo each scored twice to lead River Plate to a 4-2 victory over Godoy Cruz, extending their lead in Argentina's Clausura championship to two points. Meanwhile, in Group A, Boca Juniors defeated Independiente Rivadavia 3-0, climbing to the 10th position.
In an electrifying showdown at the Estadio Monumental, River Plate's Sebastian Driussi and Giuliano Galoppo each tallied twice, securing a 4-2 win over Godoy Cruz on Sunday. This victory solidifies River's lead in Group B of Argentina's Clausura championship, edging them ahead by two points.
Driussi opened the scoring with a precise right-footed shot in the fourth minute, before Godoy Cruz's Agustin Auzmendi equalized just five minutes later. The back-and-forth continued as Galoppo restored River's lead in the 19th minute, only for Auzmendi to tie it again through a penalty kick. Galoppo's header just before halftime put River ahead 3-2.
The second half witnessed Driussi sealing River Plate's triumph with a clinical finish in the 49th minute. River now tops Group B with 11 points, while Godoy Cruz remains in 14th place. In Group A, Boca Juniors came out victorious against Independiente Rivadavia, climbing to 10th place after a 3-0 win.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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