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Belgrano wins 2-0 with unusual own goal and Rigoni's spectacular strike
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Belgrano wins 2-0 with unusual own goal and Rigoni's spectacular strike

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Belgrano defeated Independiente Rivadavia 2-0 in a match where the first goal was an unusual own goal by the visiting team.
  • Emiliano Rigoni scored Belgrano's second goal with a powerful long-range shot, considered one of the best of the tournament.
  • Belgrano fielded an alternative lineup, prioritizing their Copa Libertadores match against Fluminense.

Belgrano secured a 2-0 victory over Independiente Rivadavia, despite fielding a reserve squad in preparation for their upcoming Copa Libertadores fixture. The win was marked by a peculiar own goal and a spectacular strike from Emiliano Rigoni.

The opening goal came in the 41st minute from a corner kick. Belgrano's Lucas Passerini attempted to head the ball, but was closely marked by Independiente's Tomás Bottari. In the process of marking, Bottari inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net with his head, giving Belgrano the lead.

Emiliano Rigoni sealed the victory in the second half with a stunning long-range shot, a goal that is already being hailed as a contender for the best of the Clausura tournament. Rigoni's goal came just ten seconds after the second-half kickoff, highlighting Belgrano's immediate attacking intent.

Despite the victory, the match saw Alfredo Berti, Belgrano's coach, opt for a less experienced lineup, signaling his strategic focus on the continental competition. Independiente Rivadavia, meanwhile, had their own missed opportunities, including an 18-year-old Luciano Sábato failing to convert a chance in the first half.

If for him I am Haaland, I have to earn like him, right?

— Emiliano RigoniRigoni's comment, made earlier in the week, was initially linked to his relaxed celebration after the own goal, though the article suggests a more logical reason for his demeanor.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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