The incredible goal that Martínez Quarta missed for River at the end of the first half against Monterrey

The lament of Paulo Díaz , Marcelo Gallardo and all of River is understandable: the situation that Lucas Martínez Quarta lost rarely occurs in a duel as close as the one being played in Los Angeles against Monterrey for the Club World Cup . A ball fell from the sky for Chino and, below the goal, he shot it out when Esteban Andrada already seemed beaten.

It cost River the match, and they were only able to generate some danger in the final minutes. The rest of the half saw them run from the back and even suffered a couple of chances against Franco Armani, who saved a long-range shot from left-footed Canales. That's why the central defender's missed opportunity was so lamented.

It's enough to make you cry. pic.twitter.com/MLzTJTnPIU

— The Millionaire Page (@RiverLPM) June 22, 2025

The final minute was ticking down, and River had Monterrey in their own net. In the end, it was the moment of greatest dominance. Kevin Castaño's corner from the right went to the penalty spot, several players jumped on the ball, and the rebound landed at the far post for a lonely Martínez Quarta, who opened his foot and tried to put it in Andrada's left post. It went just wide.

Other opportunities for Núñez's team in the opening half? Not many. A pair of headers, one from Díaz and the other from Colidio, a weak free kick from Franco Mastantuono, and a shot from Giuliano Galoppo from inside the box that deflected off Ocampos just as it looked headed for the goal.