Lencina's Brace Fuels River Plate's Dominant Victory Over Instituto

River Plate secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Instituto ACC on Saturday, marking their second consecutive win in Argentina's Clausura championship. The match saw Santiago Lencina score twice, contributing significantly to the visitors' dominant performance.

The scoring began with Facundo Colidio's deflected shot in the 44th minute, giving River Plate the lead. Lencina then extended the advantage just before halftime with a left-footed strike that deflected off Instituto's defender. Lencina continued his impressive performance in the second half, netting his second goal in the 67th minute.

Instituto's situation worsened when midfielder Francis Manuel Mac Allister received a red card, reducing them to ten men. River Plate capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Giuliano Galoppo adding a fourth goal to seal the victory.

Lencina's performance was a highlight, as he scored his first two goals in the Argentine top flight. He expressed his excitement, calling it a dream come true. River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo acknowledged the initial challenges faced by his team, noting Instituto's strong midfield presence. However, he praised the team's improvement and the eventual goals that secured the win.

With this win, River Plate now leads Group B standings with six points. Their next match will be at home against San Lorenzo. Instituto, currently in seventh place with three points, will travel to face Velez Sarsfield in their next game.