Time will tell if it was a historic moment or if it was just the first time for a talented footballer who excited everyone and then did not prosper. After observing his antics in the minor divisions and his great production in the last South American with the Under 17 National Team, the fans of River They anxiously awaited that moment, that decision that Martín Demichelis made when there was half an hour to go before the end of the game against Instituto. Inside, Claudio Echeverri. The debut in Primera del ‘Diablito’, that early crack that many European clubs look at, with an exit clause of 25 million dollars that the millionaire leadership wants to double.
Echeverri, in one of his first contacts with the ball, received a kick. The welcome. Then, near the end, he was involved in his team’s third goal. Many attributed that goal to Echeverri, arguing that Lucas Beltrán’s shot had deviated from him. But not. Pure freshness, pure transparency, later Diablito himself admitted that he had not grazed the ball, that he had only covered the goalkeeper. Details. The important thing is that the talent began its path.
It happened in the 3-1 that River drew at the Monumental against the Institute. It seems that there is no case, that the millionaires will be champions of the Argentine league if nothing strange happens. This is how they took 10 points from the escort Talleres, who will visit Lanús on Saturday. All missing just six days.
The story for River had started badly. At 45 seconds he was already losing at the Monumental against Instituto, due to a definition by Santiago Rodríguez with a previous hand ignored in the VAR. However, the millionaires reversed the situation with a once again convincing, winning, impressive production.
Nicolás De la Cruz equalized near the end of the first half and Nacho Fernández turned it around at the start of the second. The final 3-1 was decorated by Lucas Beltrán. At that point, River had already made the ‘Devil’ debut.
Boca fell thrashed against Godoy Cruz
A while later, in Mendoza, Boca suffered a very hard defeat against Godoy Cruz. Jorge Almirón’s team fell 0-4. Tomba celebrated with the definitions of their goalkeeper Diego Rodríguez (penalty), Hernán López, Tadeo Allende and Tomás Conechny. It is true that the xeneizes suffer some absences, but in no way can such a defeat be understood by the quality of the interpreters used in this match.
The other great that played this Thursday was Racing, which parked in the tie. It was 1-1 with the modest Barracas Central. The Academy won it with a goal from Aníbal Moreno. Francisco Alvarez equalized it five minutes from the end.
Vélez also played, this Vélez who is still in free fall and with relegation as a threat. Now they fell 1-2 against Tigre in Victoria. The locals opened it via Aaron Molinas. Immediately those of Liniers tied through Elías Cabrera. However, two minutes from the epilogue, Tigre found victory with a goal against Miguel Brizuela. Nothing works out for Vélez.
Matchday 21 will continue this Friday with Huracán – Newell’s and Argentinos – Defensa y Justicia. On Saturday, Lanús – Talleres and Unión – Independiente. On Sunday, Central – Colón, Arsenal – Platense and Sarmiento – Atlético Tucumán. And on Monday they will close Belgrano – Banfield.
The positions: River is the leader with 50, Talleres has 40, San Lorenzo has 38, Estudiantes accumulates 36, while Rosario Central and Lanús appear later with 34.
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