With or without it’s supporters, the team continues to show they are determined to make a quick return to the Primera
“It felt like a training game.” That was how el Chori Dominguez characterized the 3-1 win over Desamparados played behind closed doors at Huracan. Not because of the effort put in by either side, but because of the lack of fans. The cavernous Tomas Duco saw River get the three points behind flashes of individual brilliance.
Desamparados at times complicated River during an uneventful first half where neither team seemed likely to score. Then it happened in an instant. Aguirre crossed into the box and the youngster Ocampos headed it home. A formula we are becoming accustomed to.
With time running out in the first half, it was Ocampos who crossed the ball to find Carlos Sanchez. Certainly a lopsided score at halftime compared to the run of play.
The second half seemed like a formality at times, especially when Sanchez nearly got the third when his shot came off the crossbar. Just when Desamparados scored to bring the game back to life, Cavenaghi missed his best chance yet this season lunging at a cross in front of goal only to see his tap incredibly go over the bar. Shortly after, El Chori would get his prize for his efforts scoring the third and final goal of the match.
Almeyda’s team proved they can win without shining, and now can look forward to the next game at Quilmes, with the return of their faithful supporters in the stands where they belong.
