River continues to prepare for what will be the return to official competitions. The team led by Martin Demichelis defeated Monterrey 1-0 in a friendly match in the US city of Austin. Although these games serve to draw partial diagnoses, the statistics will show that the former central scorer has obtained the first victory of his cycle in the group where he played the initial part of his professional career.
“In general terms, what the team has done has been very good. We hope this is the basis of what we can do in the Argentine championship and that from now on we will continue to evolve”it was Cordovan’s strongest reflection after the victory against the Mexican team, which was the second he officially led, after last December’s 0-0 draw against Unión La Calera, from Chile.
Despite the nature of the match, the former Bayern Munich player underlined the importance of facing a rival of Monterrey’s level and, while he believes that improvement is always an option, he was pleased with his side’s role on the pitch. “It’s my first victory as a DT at the River against a great team like Monterrey and even if there are always things to improve, the team has maintained its structures very well”indicated.
The ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has found victory at the feet of Luca Beltran who, after a great movement in the area to get rid of his rivals, kicks from the right crossbar and leaves Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, ex Boca, without a chance. The Cordoba striker was happy with his contribution to directing the game.
“I’m happy because it was the first win of the year. We deserved to start like this after a month of hard work. I’m happy for the win and for helping the team by scoring a goal”he pointed.
River will play its second training match next Saturday against the Millonarios de Colombia, in Miami; and on Tuesday 17th he will face the Brazilian Vasco da Gama in Orlando, in both cases at 21:30.
When does River debut in the Professional League?
The Millionaire squad will make its Professional League debut on January 28 against Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero.
Source: Clarin
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