Independiente Rivadavia 4-3 Aldosivi: Thriller in Mendoza Leaves Aldosivi Fighting Relegation

Aldosivi fell 4–3 to Independiente Rivadavia in a high-scoring Torneo Clausura encounter on Saturday afternoon in Mendoza, leaving the Mar del Plata club in deep trouble at the bottom of the aggregate standings. According to match reports from Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata and La Nación, the encounter featured multiple lead changes, penalty decisions, VAR interventions, and a frantic finish that ultimately left the visiting side empty-handed.

How the Match Unfolded in Mendoza

According to Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata and La Nación, Independiente Rivadavia opened the scoring through Ríos before Aldosivi responded when Tomás Fernández leveled the score. The hosts reclaimed the advantage before halftime thanks to Florentín, and Arce subsequently extended the lead from the penalty spot.

Trailing 3–1, Javier Sanguinetti’s side mounted a determined comeback. Lucas “Pata” Castro cut the deficit to 3–2 with a header that deflected in off the post. However, Independiente Rivadavia struck back when Arce completed a brace following a strong build-up play by Fernández to make it 4–2. Joaquín Pombo netted a late goal for Aldosivi in the closing moments to spark a tense finish, but the visitors could not find an equalizer.

Standings Implications and Relegation Pressure

The defeat leaves Aldosivi in a precarious position in the annual aggregate table. According to reports from Diario La Capital de Mar del Plata and La Nación, the Shark sits in second-to-last place with 13 points, sitting seven points behind Deportivo Riestra ahead of their remaining fixtures for the matchday.

Next Fixture and Schedule

The club is set to host Atlético Tucumán at the Estadio José María Minella on Monday 21 at 14:30 local time.

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