CA Platense U20 1 – 0 Deportivo Riestra U20 | Argentine Youth League | July 11, 2026

CA Platense U20 edged past Deportivo Riestra U20 with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Ciudad de Vicente López training ground, thanks to a first-half header from forward Mateo Sosa. The win strengthened Platense’s push for a top-four finish in the Argentine Youth League.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly, pressing high from the kick-off and forcing Deportivo Riestra into hurried clearances. Platense’s pressure paid off in the 34th minute when a well-delivered free kick from Lautaro Giménez found Sosa unmarked at the far post, and the young striker directed his header into the bottom corner. Riestra improved after the interval but could not find an equaliser.

Key Moments

• 34’ – Goal (1-0): Sosa’s looping header gave the goalkeeper no chance, capping a period of sustained Platense pressure.
• 55’ – Missed chance: Riestra’s best opportunity fell to substitute Facundo Olmos, who dragged a shot wide from ten yards after a defensive lapse.
• 81’ – Red card scare: Platense midfielder Facundo Vázquez escaped a second yellow after a late challenge, leaving the home side relieved.

Tactical Story

Platense coach Lucas Bovaglio set his team up in an aggressive 4-3-3, aiming to win the ball high up the pitch. The strategy worked superbly in the first half, forcing Riestra into numerous turnovers. In the second half, Riestra adopted a more direct approach, bypassing midfield with long balls to target men Brian Farías and Gino Peruzzi, but the Platense defence, led by captain Tomás Martínez, stood firm and cleared every dangerous cross.

Standout Players

• Mateo Sosa (Platense): Scored the decisive goal and worked tirelessly to hold up play, winning three fouls in dangerous areas.
• Tomás Martínez (Platense): Commanding presence in central defence; made a crucial last-ditch tackle in the 67th minute.
• Lautaro Giménez (Platense): The architect of the goal, delivering a perfect free kick and maintaining wide pressure all match.

Season Impact

The three points lifted Platense U20 to fourth in the youth league table, only three points behind leaders River Plate U20. Deportivo Riestra U20 remain in the bottom half, winless in their last four away matches. For Platense, this gritty victory offers momentum as they face a tough run of fixtures against Boca Juniors U20 and San Lorenzo U20 in the coming weeks.