2023-10-26 04:25:00
Carlos Tevez was whistled by River Plate fans when he entered the playing field of the Monumental Stadium
Carlos Tevez was targeted by River Plate fans in the 3-0 win over Independiente. The coach received whistles, insults and songs because of his past at Boca Juniors. It is a relationship that spans two decades, since Apache’s beginnings as a professional soccer player in which he faced Millonario several times, he scored goals and starred in historic episodes.
Before the match, one of the local public’s anthems came down from the stands, reminiscent of the unforgettable final of the 2018 Copa Libertadores in Madrid, when they beat Boca Juniors, whose players included Tevez.
From the moment he entered the playing field, Apache felt the rigor of the people who greeted him with a loud whistle. Immediately, the security personnel approached the visiting substitutes’ bench, but then Carlos got up and went to greet Martín Demichelis. They hugged each other and said something that was funny to both of them, while the whistles continued to be heard. Then Tevez also greeted Javier Pinola and Germán Lux, who are part of Micho’s coaching staff.
At halftime, Apache was once again the center of the songs and the “Tevez c… roto” was heard, again referring to the match at the Santiago Bernabéu. Once the Rojo coach stepped onto the playing field he was once again booed and whistled.
The local fans remembered the Rojo coach at all times. The fact is that his past at Boca Juniors and his duels against River Plate forever marked the millionaire public. Since that second leg match for the 2004 Copa Libertadores semi-final in this same venue, in which he scored the tying goal for Xeneize and was sent off for the “Little Chicken” gesture. The fans also have a fresh memory like the day that bitter farewell to Marcelo Gallardo as coach in Rosario Central’s 2-1 victory when it was directed by Tevez.
The reception of Tevez by River Plate fans
River Plate was superior to Independiente and once they took the lead with Miguel Borja’s first goal, they controlled the match without problem. In the complement, although the Avellaneda team showed itself in the game, Colibrí’s second goal was a blow and the third was a matter of time and was achieved by Pablo Solari. At times River Plate’s control, handling and transfer of the ball prevented Independiente from recovering and the “ole” lowered from the stands of the Monumental.
After the match, Tevez spoke of his team’s bad game and described what happened: “It’s like when they give you a pineapple and put you in a place where you have to be, but the responsibility is always the same.” Furthermore, he explained: “I did not want to change after the Barracas game and I sought to continue with the same team and come to play as an equal against River because it is a great rival and the champion of Argentine soccer. It was time to propose a match as equals. It was just the right time to test ourselves. Otherwise, when are you going to measure yourself against a team like this?”
“It was a game plan to be able to go out and play with five in the background, but I wanted to give continuity to the team we had been playing with. All my responsibility. This is for taking care of, not for worrying. This makes you grow. I take it as something that will help us for what is to come. It helps me realize where we stand and where we stand to continue growing,” he analyzed.
“People have the right to be excited, but behind closed doors we have to do our analysis and continue progressing,” he stated. Regarding the rival’s superiority, he stated: “They have top players, but it is no excuse. But also at one point we had to take care of our legs because on Sunday we have an important game at our house.”
Finally, he denied the version about a possible arrival of Arturo Vidal for next year, after some alleged talks with the full-back Mauricio Isla. “It’s a lie,” Tevez stated.
Independiente lost the lead in Zone A of the League Cup and is now second behind River Plate. For the eleventh date they will play at home on Sunday against Arsenal de Sarandí, which is already relegated in the average table. The meeting will begin at 9 p.m.
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