Match Report: Club Atletico River Plate 81–62 S. y D. Presidente Derqui | Argentina Liga B

Club Atletico River Plate delivered a commanding performance in the Argentina Liga B on July 28, 2026, crushing S. y D. Presidente Derqui 81–62 on their home floor. The result underlined River Plate’s depth and defensive discipline as they continue their push toward the top of the table.

Match Overview

River Plate never trailed after the opening minutes, using a stifling man-to-man defense to hold Derqui to just 23 points in the first half. The home side’s ball movement created open looks, and they shot 52% from the field. Derqui struggled to find rhythm against River Plate’s length and rotations, especially in transition.

Key Moments

• Dominant First Half: River Plate outscored Derqui 22–10 in the second quarter, building a 44–23 halftime lead.
• Derqui’s Third-Quarter Rally: A 13–2 run capped by a three-pointer from guard Lucas Fernández cut the margin to 12, but River Plate responded with an immediate 8–0 spurt.
• Bench Production: River Plate’s reserves contributed 28 points, maintaining the lead even when starters rested.

Standout Players

Gonzalo Martínez (River Plate): 19 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals. He controlled the tempo and hit key shots.
Tomás Rojas (River Plate): 14 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, anchoring the paint.
Lucas Fernández (Derqui): 16 points despite heavy defensive pressure, showing individual resolve.

Season Impact

The victory moves River Plate into fourth place in the Argentina Liga B with a 10–5 record, keeping them in striking distance of the league leaders. Derqui, now 6–9, sit in ninth place and will need to improve their road performances to climb the standings. River Plate’s strong home court advantage continues to be a key factor in their pursuit of promotion.