River Plate Shines in Seattle With Convincing 3-1 Victory Over Urawa
What a way to start their Club World Cup campaign! River Plate kicked off their journey in Seattle with a commanding 3-1 win over Japan's Urawa Reds, and though it wasn’t always pretty, the Argentine giants got the job done when it mattered most.
Right from the start, River made their intentions clear. Just eleven minutes into the game, Facundo Colidio found the net after a brilliantly orchestrated team move that showcased Mastantuono’s vision and Acuña’s pinpoint crossing ability. Colidio, always sharp in the box, made no mistake to put River ahead early and set the tone.
Despite the initial dominance, River couldn’t fully impose their rhythm throughout the match. Urawa, to their credit, grew into the game and forced River to work for their chances. The Japanese side showed courage and came close to equalizing on a few occasions before the break. But just when the game seemed to tilt back into balance, Sebastián Driussi struck early in the second half. Capitalizing on a defensive error, he extended River's lead with a clever header that left the keeper stranded.
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However, Urawa wasn’t done. A rash challenge by Acuña gave them a lifeline from the penalty spot, and Matsuo converted coolly to bring the score to 2-1. That goal injected life into the contest and made for a tense few minutes for the Argentine side.
But River didn’t panic. In the 73rd minute, Maximiliano Meza rose highest from a corner and headed home the third, sealing the win and calming the nerves of fans and players alike. It was a crucial moment that turned potential chaos into control.
Mastantuono, the young prodigy recently signed by Real Madrid, had flashes of brilliance but couldn’t quite take full control of the match. Still, his presence was felt, and he even came close to scoring with a header that missed by inches. Fans will be watching his evolution closely as the tournament progresses.
Despite a few defensive lapses and a relatively quiet crowd at the Lumen Field, River did what top teams do: score at key moments, hold their ground, and walk away with the win. With goals from Colidio, Driussi, and Meza, they’ve now planted their flag firmly in this year’s Club World Cup.
It wasn’t a perfect performance, but in a competition like this, winning is what counts — and River Plate did exactly that.
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