El Millonario equalized 1-1 with the Vojvoda team, for date 4 of Group F. Marcelo Gallardo’s men did not get the victory that would have classified them to the eighth in advance and the result in Peru between Colo Colo and Alianza did not help either Lima., but they made sure to finish the day as leaders.
River drew 1-1 with him Fortaleza from Pablo Dukefor the fourth day of Group F of the Liberators cup. Marcelo Gallardo’s men arrived with the chance to secure their qualification for the round of 16, but they did not get the three points and now they will try to do so on the fifth date against Colo-Colo.
River could also qualify if Colo Colo lost as a visitor to Alianza Lima, but in Peru it was 1-1 and the definition will go to date 5. El Millonario only needs one point in two games to be among the top 16 .
The Brazilian team surprised the Millionaire before five minutes through the Argentine striker Silvio Romero. However, at 14′ Pochettino was shot down in the area and Enzo Fernández changed the execution from the twelve steps for a goal. From then on, those led by Pablo Vojvoda had the clearest of the first half, but ran into a superlative Franco Armani which held the 1-1 until the break.
Already in the complement, the meeting became more back and forth and River did not suffer so much the siege of the premises. At 32′, all of Fortaleza requested a penalty for a takedown by Héctor David Martínez on Renato Kayser, but Esteban Ostojich did not indicate the maximum penalty. As a result of that play, Silvio Romero -who had already been replaced- was expelled for exceeding the claim. Finally the marker did not move again and the match ended in a draw. With this result, el Millonario could not seal his classification, but he reached 10 points and made sure to finish the day at the top of his group.
Full Time!
River tied 1-1 with Fortaleza in Brazil and made sure to finish the leading date, regardless of what happens between Colo-Colo and Alianza Lima.
36′ ST: Double modification in River
Paradela and Palavecino replaced Pochettino and Barco.
35′ ST: Red for Silvio Romero!
The Argentine, who had already been replaced, was expelled for exceeding the protest.
32′ ST: All Fortaleza asked for a penalty!
David Martínez pushed Renato Kayser from behind in the area after a poor clearance, but the referee did not award the penalty spot despite the Brazilians’ general claim.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: the criminal claiming Fortaleza de Héctor Martínez
28′ ST: Two changes in River
Santiago Simón and Bruno Zuculini entered instead of Nicolás De la Cruz and Enzo Pérez.
21′ ST: River has arrived!
Nicolás De la Cruz could not beat Walef with a cross shot from inside the box.
13′ ST: Tomás Pochettino also received a yellow card
The 26-year-old midfielder arrived at the wrong time and became River’s fourth yellow card after Enzo Fernández, Andrés Herrera and Enzo Pérez.
7′ ST: Warning for Enzo Pérez
The River midfielder saw the yellow card and will not be able to be on the next date against Colo-Colo.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: the yellow card for Enzo Pérez |
The second half started!
The complement between Fortaleza and River was launched.
End of the first half!
Fortaleza and River went to rest in tables.
43′ PT: Yellow card for Marcelo Herrera
River’s right back was reprimanded after an infraction on Moisés.
40′ ST: New save by Franco Armani!
Fortaleza took advantage of River’s lack of concentration in the corner, but the goalkeeper responded again under the three posts.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: new response from Franco Armani
37′ PT: Another great response from Armani!
The River goalkeeper deflected a dangerous shot from Lucas Lima with a great fly.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: Armani’s great stretch
29′ PT: River had it!
Esequiel Barco appeared at the far post and had the Millionaire’s second at his feet, but his volley shot went wide of the near post.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: the mistake of Esequiel Barco
25′ PT: Armani saved River!
The goalkeeper of the Millionaire took a heads up from Moisés after a great play by Silvio Romero.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: Franco Armani’s save
17 ‘PT: ¡GOL DE RIVER!
Enzo Fernández decreed equality from the twelve steps.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: Enzo Fernández’s penalty goal (1-1)
14′ PT: Penalty for River!
Tomás Pochettino was brought down in the area and Ostojich did not hesitate to take the penalty.
PT 4′: GOAL FROM FORTALEZA!
Silvio Romero put the Brazilian team ahead at the start of the match.
strength vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: Silvio Romero’s goal (1-0)
The match between Fortaleza and River began!
Ostojich kicked off the match at the Arena Castelão, for date 4 of the Copa Libertadores.
The formation of River vs. Fortress
Franco Armani; Andrés HerreraPaulo DíazDavid MartínezMilton Casco; Enzo PérezEnzo Fernández; Tomás PochettinoNicholas of the CruzEsequiel Barco; Julian Álvarez.
The formation of Strength vs. River
Max Walef; Tinga, BenevenutoCristian Tarouco Wounds; Avoid Pikachu, FelipeLucas Lima, Hercules, Crispin; Moises and Silvio Romero
Gallardo, ready for another River match
El Muñeco is ready for another Copa Libertadores night in Brazil.
River, with the starting shirt
Marcelo Gallardo’s team goes with the traditional shirt in Brazil to face Fortaleza.
All listed at Arena Castelao
The Fortaleza field is filled with fans to see the clash between the Tricolor and River.
All listed at Arena Castelao
Fortaleza arrived at the stadium
The Tricolor, led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, arrived at the Arena Castelao to face River.
Here is the Arena Castelao to River – Fortaleza
Everything ready for the meeting between the Millionaire and the Tricolor.
River arrived at the stadium to face Fortaleza
The Millionaire is already in the Arena Castelao.
What does River need to qualify for the round of 16 against Fortaleza
The Millionaire You know that if you get the three points in front of Tricolor in Brazilian lands, he would get ddirectly in the second round of the Libertadoressince it would be positioned at the top of the group with 12 units and Fortaleza, which is third, would be nine points behind with six to play for. On the other hand, of tie, River could also get into the top 16 in the Cup if Colo Colowhich adds up to six units, lose con Lima Alliance (closes the leaderboard without having added yet).
Concern in River: how will the weather be in Fortaleza for the Copa Libertadores
According to the weather service, a unstable weather for this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., time for referee Esteban Ostojich’s initial whistle: about 30° wind chill, 89% humidity and thunderstorms…
Gallardo’s particular record: how River did in Brazil
With the Doll as DT, the Millionaire played 13 games in verdeamarelo territory and the history is even: three wins, six draws and four losses. Among the joys stand out the 3-0 beating over the powerful cruise in the 2015 Libertadores that some time later would end up raising in Núñez and also the agonizing and historic 2-1 against Guild in Porto Alegre in the 2018 edition, which would also conquer nothing more and nothing less than in Madrid and against Boca.
The history between Fortaleza and River
They met for the first time in history in this Copa Liberators (13/4/22): River took the 2-0 victory in the Monumentalwith two goals from Nicholas of the Cruz y Enzo Fernández.
The data of Fortaleza vs. River, for the Copa Libertadores: referee, time and TV
Referee: Esteban Ostojich
Hour: 19
TV: Fox Sports
Estadio: Castelão
