River’s bus was stoned in Rosario after his win against Newell’s

River beat Newell’s in an incredible game in the 50th minute of the second half and inflamed spirits in Rosario’s Rossoneri half. La Leprosa welcomed the League leaders through clenched teeth, but a single distraction at the end of the game cost them dearly. A poorly executed free kick, a quick start from Suárez for Barco and a mistake from Hoyos left Solari free to score and give Demichelis’ side the three points they had won in the last seven games of the local tournament. Everything was a party, but when he was leaving the city, the bus that was taking him to campus was attacked with stones, which broke one of the vehicle’s windows and scared the players.

After the match, the River delegation left Coloso Marcelo Bielsa on two buses. The players were in the first vehicle while Demichelis moved to the rear with members of the coaching staff and collaborators.

When the buses traveled down Avenida Ovidio Lagos at 5000, about 40 blocks from Newell’s stadium, the one in front carrying the soccer team received a series of stones that smashed a window.

According to reports from the club, there were no injuries and the police have filed a report for the assault.

As the million-dollar squad resumed their comeback in Buenos Aires, the River players learned of the draw at San Lorenzo mid-away and ended up celebrating Rosario’s heartbreaking win that further removed them from the top of the professional league table.