River Plate Wins, But Footballing Image Remains Dim

River Plate managed to snatch a victory against Aldosivi, but let's not get carried away. That final goal, a moment of individual brilliance from Páez, was a rare spark in an otherwise dismal performance. It's a beautiful strike, no doubt, but it does little to mask the deep-seated issues plaguing this team. We're still left with more questions than answers, and frankly, more cause for concern than for celebration.

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If it were only for that great goal at the end, with Aldosivi already open. But no, that third goal was an exception, a fleeting light on a very dark footballing night.

Aldosivi, a team struggling at the wrong end of the table and yet to taste victory, presented an opportunity for River to not just win, but to show signs of recovery. Instead, we witnessed a sluggish, disjointed performance. It took an age to score the first goal, and even after regaining the lead in the second half, the dominance expected against such limited opposition was absent. The three points were practically a given, but the demand for an improved image, for a sign of cohesive play, remains utterly unmet.

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He scored a very beautiful goal, but it is insufficient to diagnose River's current situation, which is more cause for concern than illusion.

The team's struggles were particularly evident in their inability to break down Aldosivi's defensive block. Passes broke down quickly, individual creativity was scarce, and the midfield, a known weakness, seemed to offer little support. Even set pieces, usually a reliable avenue, produced little beyond a couple of corners that threatened sporadically. The reliance on these situations speaks volumes about the team's limited attacking repertoire.

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River struggled enormously to score the first goal, allowed themselves to be equalized, and only regained the lead in the 38th minute of the second half.

Coach Coudet's substitutions, aimed at addressing the midfield's shortcomings, brought in players like Subiabre and Galoppo, neither of whom have consistently featured. This constant reshuffling and lack of stability further highlights the team's current predicament. While a win is a win, and the three points are crucial, the performance itself offers little solace. River fans deserve more than just a late spectacular goal; they deserve a team that plays with conviction and coherence, something that remains frustratingly elusive.

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By leaving the ball and the initiative to Aldosivi, the latter imposed a problem on River, with sluggish play and a lack of individual brilliance.