Five Colombian players saw action in an intense match between River Plate and Monterrey that ended 0-0, with expulsion included and two clear goal options.
Photo: EFE – Ángel Colmenares
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In a match loaded with friction, dynamics and moments of tension, River Plate and Monterrey equaled goals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, in what was a very physical duel for the Club World Cup. Although the score ended 0-0, the game did not lack emotions or key plays, especially for constant pressure and rubbing between both teams.
The match started with good intensity, with Monterrey seeking to go out with dominated ball and River betting on high pressure. Throughout the first half, the Archers Esteban Andrada and Franco Armani were demanded, especially in shots of Mastantuono and Sergio Canales. The first half ended with clear options for both, including an unbeatable occasion for Acuña, which defined barely diverted in replacement time.
In the complement, River was determined. Borja had a clear hand in hand that Andrada covered brilliantly, and Mastantuono touched the angle with a powerful shot. Monterrey responded with offensive changes, but could never impose his rhythm. Physical wear was noticed in both teams, and the cards began to accumulate. Kevin Castaño, a Colombian flyer of River, was expelled at 89 minutes per yellow double after a hard entry.
The closure was hot, with strong crashes and claims, but the score did not move. A draw that leaves sensations found: River was clearer in attack, Monterrey resisted and both left everything on the court.
Colombians in Action
In a match as disputed as the one starred in River Plate and Monterrey, Colombian players also had their share of prominence. Kevin Castaño lived an intense and rugged night. He started well in the midfield of River, firm in the recovery, but in the 26th minute he received a yellow one for a strong entry about 'Tecatito' Corona and ended up expelled at 89 minutes after a hard foul on José Alvarado, leaving his team with ten at the close of the game.
Miguel Borja entered the second half with the aim of breaking the zero. Just a few minutes later, he had a very clear opportunity in front of the arch, but the Andrada goalkeeper won the duel in a hand in hand that could change the game. Borja was active, moved well on the attack front and was a constant concern for Mexican defense.
On the side of Monterrey, Nelson Deossa entered the second half and left good feelings. He was a victim of a strong foul that ended on a yellow card for Meza and, although he did not have many options with the ball, he fulfilled in the high pressure and the recovery work. Stefan Medina also noted. He played intensely in defense, saw the yellow at 65 for an entrance on Acuña and was at the limit in some passages of the game, but managed to maintain order in his sector.
Finally, Johan Rojas entered the final stretch with a more tactical function. Its role was to close spaces and ensure the structure in the midfield during the final minutes of the draw.
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