River Plate secured a 3-1 victory over Aldosivi in the Torneo Apertura 2026, with Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez scoring his first goal for the club to seal the win. The match took place on April 26, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Páez entered the game as a substitute with approximately ten minutes remaining and made an immediate impact. He received the ball from Joaquín Freitas on a counterattack initiated down the left flank. After evading two Aldosivi defenders, Páez cut inside and fired a left-footed shot into the far corner of the net, leaving goalkeeper Axel Werner with no chance to react.
The goal came in the fifth minute of stoppage time, effectively putting the game beyond doubt after River had taken the lead earlier through Facundo Colidio. Páez’s strike was his first in eight appearances since joining River Plate, marking a significant milestone in his early tenure with the Argentine giants.
River Plate’s victory was described as hard-fought, particularly following their recent Superclásico encounter. The team showed resilience after conceding an early goal to Aldosivi, with Colidio’s goal providing the equalizer before Páez’s late winner secured all three points.
The Ecuadorian international’s performance was praised for his composure and technical ability in high-pressure situations. His goal not only secured the win but also demonstrated his growing influence within the team despite limited playing time initially.
As of the latest update, River Plate continues its campaign in the Torneo Apertura 2026, with Páez expected to feature more prominently in upcoming matches following his breakthrough performance.
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