The Argentine Matías Suárez scored the first goal of the match between River Plate and Banfield. The match for Round 20 of the Argentine Superliga is being played at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, home of the 'Millonario'.
In the 17th minute, Gonzalo Montiel led River's attack. The full-back managed to get past a rival in an incredible way and then crossed the ball into Banfield's area. Suárez took advantage of the assist and scored a header that bounced off the pitch and entered Iván Arboleda's goal.
River Plate celebrated the Chinese New Year with a spectacle in commemoration of the Asian people. Likewise, the names of their players on the shirts are in Mandarin, as a show of solidarity with the country that has been suffering from the spread of the coronavirus.
River Plate is winning 1-0 against Banfield in Round 20 of the Argentine Superliga. If the result is maintained, the 'Millonario' will remain as the sole leader of the tournament with 42 points, taking a 6-point lead over their eternal rival, Boca Juniors.
