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Michael Ortega, figure in The Strongest’s victory against River

The Strongest took advantage of the height and with Michael Ortega as the protagonist, knocked down one of the favorites in the Copa Libertadores debut. In La Paz, at more than 3,500 meters above sea level, The Bolivian team beat River Plate 3-1 in a match corresponding to the first date of Group D. Miguel Ángel Borja entered 24 minutes from the end of regulation time.

Controversy, genius of Ortega and double of Triverio

River took a risk at the start looking for an advantage, but paid dearly for the wear and tear and errors at the start. The first was from the Millionaire, superior in a frantic start. Paulo Díaz rose and hit a powerful header that demanded the goalkeeper Viscarra. After 20 minutes, the lack of oxygen played against the Argentine team.

Ortega, in his first big appearance, hit a deep pass to Enrique Triverio, who fell in the visiting area after coming into contact with Franco Armani. The referee pointed to the white dot immediately. Protests, discussions, controversy, VAR intervention. And in the end, a dubious penalty in favor of The Strongest. Triverio did not forgive. 1-0.

Hit and clean and jerk for the local. An error shared between Palavecino and Paulo Díaz at the start allowed the Bolivian team to widen the gap. Ortega’s genius to ‘assist without touching the ball’ and Triverio’s shot into the back of the net. advantage of two Although River took a new breath before the break, the crossbar denied Solari the discount.

River Plate drowns in La Paz

The illusion of a possible comeback lasted just 2 minutes of the plugin. Ortega’s corner kick, Arrascaita’s deflection at the near post and Castillo’s score. Two headers in the area -almost- are always a goal. 3-0 in favor of The Strongest.

River played against the height and suffered the great performance of Viscarra. The Bolivian goalkeeper recorded 4-5 saves that prevented his goal from falling. The visitor could only beat him from 12 steps. Beltrán fell in the area and the judge sanctioned the second penalty of the night. The Argentine forward himself changed it for a goal.

Around minute 67, Ortega was replaced by Robles. At the same time, Borja entered Solari’s place. River improved in attack, but despite the attempts of the Colombian attacker and Salomón Rondón, he was not forceful. In the final stretch of the game, Armani and Herrera, on the goal line, avoided The Strongest’s room. It was 3-1 at the Hernando Siles de La Paz.

Changes

Santiago Simon (54′, Jose Paradela), Nacho Fernandez (54′, Enzo Perez), Miguel Borja (66′, Pablo Solari), Carlos Robles (66′, Michael Ortega), Saul Torres (66′, Jason Chura), Jose Flores (74′, Eugenio Isnaldo), Solomon Rondon (80′, Lucas Beltran), Esequiel Boat (80′, Agustin Palavecino), Junior Arias (83′, Luciano Ursino), Gabriel Sotomayor (83′, Enrique Triverio)

goals

1-0, 24′: Enrique Triverio2-0, 34′: Enrique Triverio3-0, 48′: Gonzalo Castillo3-1, 65′: Lucas Beltran

cards

Referee: Jesus Valenzuela
VAR Referee: Juan Soto Arévalo, Edson Cisternas
Enzo Perez (25′,Yellow) Luciano Ursino (45′,Yellow) Enrique Triverio (46′,Yellow) Enzo Diaz (57′,Yellow) Ignatius Fernandez Lobbe (66′,Yellow)

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