Other matches Monday, August 29, 2016 River Plate thrashes Banfield 4-1River Plate began its First Division tournament campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Banfield at the Monumental stadium yesterday. River found the net quickly in the third minute when Sebastián Driussi anticipated his mark to score with a header. After the goal, the hosts tried to control the ball, but Banfield found an equalizer with its first clear chance six minutes before the break. Experienced Uruguayan striker Santiago Silva sent the ball home with a header to stun the home side. In Córdoba, Independiente took the three points after beating Córdoba 1-0 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald August 29, 2016 03:04 UTC