Dazzling Double Acts Propel River Plate to Victory

River Plate triumphed 4-2 over Godoy Cruz with doubles from Sebastian Driussi and Giuliano Galoppo in Argentina's Clausura championship. The win extended River's lead in Group B to two points, while Boca Juniors also secured a 3-0 victory over Independiente Rivadavia in Group A action.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-08-2025 09:16 IST | Created: 18-08-2025 09:16 IST
Dazzling Double Acts Propel River Plate to Victory
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River Plate demonstrated their football prowess with a 4-2 victory against Godoy Cruz, fueled by Sebastian Driussi and Giuliano Galoppo's two goals each. This win allowed River Plate to extend their lead at the top of Group B in Argentina's Clausura championship by two significant points.

The match, held at the Estadio Monumental, was action-packed from the start. Sebastian Driussi opened the scoring with a stunning right-footed strike in the fourth minute. Despite Godoy Cruz quickly leveling the score, Galoppo and Driussi's cohesive gameplay ensured River Plate's dominance, ultimately securing the win.

River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo praised his squad's performance while acknowledging areas for improvement. Meanwhile, in Group A, Boca Juniors garnered a 3-0 victory over Independiente Rivadavia, thanks to goals from Ricardo Centurion, Exequiel Zeballos, and Alan Velasco.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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