Belgrano Beat Independiente Rivadavia 2-0 to Strengthen Clausura Group B Position

Belgrano’s 2-0 Win Reshapes Clausura Group B Picture

Belgrano Cordoba secured a 2-0 victory over Independ. Rivadavia at Estadio Julio César Villagra on Saturday, moving to 10 points in Clausura Group B after five rounds. The hosts led at half-time and settled the match immediately after the interval through an own goal and E. Rigoni’s strike.

Belgrano Secure Three Points at Home

Ricardo Zielinski’s Belgrano lined up in a 4-2-3-1, while Alfredo Berti set Independ. Rivadavia up in a 4-3-2-1. The opening goal arrived in the 42nd minute, when T. Bottari was credited with an own goal to give the home side a narrow advantage before the break.

The decisive second moment came only a minute after half-time. E. Rigoni scored in the 46th minute to double Belgrano’s lead, and the Córdoba side maintained its two-goal advantage through the remainder of the match to complete a clean-sheet win.

Own Goal and Rigoni Strike Decide Match

Bottari’s own goal changed the shape of the contest just before half-time, leaving Independ. Rivadavia needing to respond after the interval. Instead, Rigoni’s early second-half goal increased the deficit and gave Belgrano a strong platform from which to control the result.

Rigoni was the standout contributor among the named Belgrano players, providing the goal that turned a one-goal lead into a decisive advantage. The disciplinary record also tilted toward the visitors, with L. Sabato, I. Villalba, M. Salas and D. Crego all booked; Belgrano’s only caution went to S. Longo in the 77th minute.

Unusual Statistics Contrast With Scoreline

The recorded statistics present a striking contrast with the final score. Independ. Rivadavia were listed with 100% possession and one total pass, while Belgrano were credited with no possession, passes or shots.

Both teams were also recorded with zero total shots, shots on goal, shots off goal and blocked shots. Those figures cannot explain a 2-0 result containing two listed goals, so the scoreline and event record provide the clearest account of Belgrano’s victory, while the statistical feed appears incomplete or inconsistent.

Clausura Positions and Form After Round Five

Belgrano entered the match fifth in Clausura Group B with seven points from four games, having recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat. The victory takes the team to 10 points after five rounds, strengthening its position in the early Clausura campaign, although a revised ranking was not provided.

Independ. Rivadavia also began the round with seven points from four matches, but ranked seventh with a goal difference of plus one. The defeat leaves their points total unchanged, while their recent pre-match form of four wins and one loss in the previous five listed results contrasts with Belgrano’s three wins and two draws across its previous five.