In the match played tonight at the Bautista Gargantini Stadium, Independiente Rivadavia defeated Unión 2-0 in the ninth round of the 2025 Apertura Tournament. It was a game where midfielder Luis Sequeira stood out by scoring a brace that secured victory for the Mendoza team.
The first goal came when Sequeira executed a penalty at 37 minutes into the first half, after a foul inside the area committed by Mateo Del Blanco. This goal put Independiente Rivadavia ahead 1-0.
In the second half, Sebastián Villa extended the lead at 9 minutes, and later, Kevin Retamar set up Sequeira to score his second goal of the night with a powerful shot from the edge of the area.
The match had intense moments, with dangerous situations for both teams. Independiente Rivadavia was close to scoring more goals, especially in the second half, where they dominated much of the game.
Also notable was the expulsion of Mauricio Cardillo at 28 minutes of the second half for a harsh foul on Franco Fragapane. Despite Unión's efforts to reduce the deficit, Independiente Rivadavia remained solid in defense.
With this result, Independiente Rivadavia climbed to ninth position in the table of zone A with 13 points, tying Barracas Central for the last qualifying position for the next stage. Meanwhile, Unión remains in a complicated position, penultimate in their group with five points.
The match was marked by the effectiveness of Independiente Rivadavia in attack, consolidating an important victory in their tournament journey. The Mendoza team showed defensive solidity and decisiveness in the opponent's area, allowing them to secure three points at home.
