"Fue un partido": Ledesma tras el empate de River en Varela
River Plate drew 1-1 against Defensa y Justicia in a tough away match at the Estadio Norberto "Tito" Tomaghello in Varela. Despite a dominant performance in the second half, the "Millonarios" were unable to secure all three points. The result leaves them in third place in the Liga Profesional table.
After the match, River's goalkeeper, Franco Armani, offered his thoughts on the draw, highlighting the challenging nature of the game:
“Fue un partido”, said Armani, acknowledging the intensity of the encounter. “They played a very strong game in the first half, and they made it difficult for us to generate chances. We had to fight to get back into the game, and in the second half, we were able to create more opportunities, but we couldn't score the second goal.”
The game was characterized by a physical, intense approach from both sides, with numerous fouls and yellow cards. River struggled to adapt to Defensa y Justicia's physical style in the first half, but they found their rhythm in the second half and dominated possession.
Despite their efforts, they could not break through the home side's defense and were left to settle for a point.
Armani also discussed the need for River to continue working hard and improving their performance:
“We need to keep working hard, stay focused, and improve in every game. We have a lot of matches coming up, and we need to be ready for them. This is a long season, and every point is important.”
River's next match will be against Banfield at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The "Millonarios" will be looking to bounce back from the draw in Varela and return to winning ways.
Key takeaways from the match:
- River struggled to find their rhythm in the first half against a physical Defensa y Justicia side.
- They dominated possession in the second half and created multiple scoring opportunities, but could not find the back of the net.
- The draw leaves them in third place in the Liga Profesional table.
- Armani highlighted the challenging nature of the game and the importance of continuous improvement.
River fans will be hoping that their team can find more consistency in their performances and continue their pursuit of the Liga Profesional title.