Colidio's Stunning Strike Secures Victory for River Plate

Facundo Colidio's second-half goal clinched a 1-0 victory for River Plate against Atletico Tucuman in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura. The win moved River to second place in Group B. Despite several efforts in the first half, River struggled until Colidio's late goal. Santiago Simon saw red in stoppage time.

Facundo Colidio's breathtaking strike in the second half sealed a narrow 1-0 victory for River Plate over Atletico Tucuman in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament. The win at Mas Monumental catapulted Marcelo Gallardo's team to second place in Group B, keeping them in the hunt for the title.

The match drew a sell-out crowd, and River dominated the first half with several attempts, but Tucuman's defense, led by goalkeeper Tomas Durso, held strong. Maximiliano Meza, Rodrigo Aliendro, and Franco Mastantuono were unable to break through despite their relentless efforts.

Colidio's decisive goal came in the 79th minute, a long-range effort that was too powerful to stop. However, River's victory was slightly marred by Santiago Simon's red card during stoppage time after a clash with Miguel Brizuela. Nevertheless, River now sits second, trailing leaders Independiente by two points. River's upcoming match is against Deportivo Riestra on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)