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River Plate defeats Atlético Tucumán 2-1 in rainy match

River Plate secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Tucumán with a goal from Thiago Almada, marking their third consecutive win in the 2026 Clausura Tournament.

13 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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River Plate defeats Atlético Tucumán 2-1 in rainy match — Photo: Revista Fray Mocho, 29 de mayo de 1923. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

River Plate won 2-1 against Atlético Tucumán in a match held at the Estadio Monumental Presidente José Fierro. The game, part of the ninth round of the 2026 Clausura Tournament, was characterized by the heavy rain that fell during the match.

Thiago Almada scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, at the 46th minute of the second half. This victory marks River's third consecutive win, placing them fifth in Zone B of the tournament.

Atlético Tucumán started the match with difficulties, playing with ten men from the 12th minute of the first half after a player's expulsion. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the home team managed to equalize in the second half.

Archive photo: River Plate defeats Atlético Tucumán 2-1 in rainy match — Archive photoPhoto: Unknown author Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

According to reports, the match was officiated by Andrés Gariano, with Silvio Trucco in the VAR. The match was broadcast on TNT Sports, allowing fans to follow the live action.

Despite the controversies, Atlético Tucumán's head coach, Julio Falcioni, expressed his dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions at a post-match press conference, referring to a critical foul on one of his players.

This result highlights the importance of the match for River Plate, which seeks to consolidate its position in the local tournament, while Atlético Tucumán will face challenges to improve their performance in the upcoming fixtures.

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