River Plate advanced to the next stage of the Copa Argentina with a comfortable 3-0 victory over San Martin Tucuman. The Argentine giants delivered a professional away performance to dispatch their lower-league opponents and avoid any cup upset. River Plate controlled possession from the outset and broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-worked team goal. They added a second before halftime to take a commanding lead into the break. The second half saw San Martin Tucuman try to mount a response, but River Plate extinguished any hope with a third goal, showcasing their superior quality. The match result was never in doubt, allowing River to rotate players and conserve energy for other competitions. This routine win keeps River Plate on track in their quest for Copa Argentina glory.