Buenos Aires, July 14 -- River Plate began its Argentine Primera Division Clausura campaign
with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Platense.
Facundo Colidio gave his side the lead at Monumental Stadium by cutting inside and rifling a 30-yard drive into the far corner on Sunday.
Ronaldo Martinez equalized with a thumping header after Guido Mainero's in-swinging cross from the right wing.
Maximiliano Salas restored River's advantage shortly after, sliding home from the edge of the six-yard box following a series of one-touch passes.
Platense suffered a further blow in the 75th minute as Marcos Portillo was sent off for a violent challenge on Gonzalo Montiel.
Substitute Miguel Borja put the result beyond doubt in stoppage time, beating the ...