Overview

• River beat Racing 1-0 at the Gigante de Arroyito with a fifth-minute goal from Maximiliano Salas to book a Copa Argentina semifinal berth.
• The AFA Disciplinary Tribunal suspended Salas for two domestic matches for the prior Riestra red card, so he will miss league games against Rosario Central and Sarmiento.
• TN reported Miguel Borja is the main candidate to start up front while Salas serves the ban.
• The match was halted for about 10 minutes in the second half after Racing fans lit smoke flares that reduced visibility, and a spectator threw a sneaker at Salas.
• After the final whistle, Salas exchanged shoves and insults with Agustín Almendra, then criticized Racing’s leadership under Diego Milito; River will face Independiente Rivadavia next in the cup with the date to be confirmed.