ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - A 48-year-old River Plate fan who traveled to Paraguay for the Supercopa Internacional final between River Plate and Talleres de Córdoba was arrested by local police for stealing a cell phone. The incident came to light after security cameras at an electronics store in Asunción captured the theft.
The fan, identified as Jorge Osvaldo Arias, was seen on surveillance footage entering the store posing as a customer. When the store staff was distracted, Arias allegedly swiped an Oppo brand cell phone and concealed it in his River Plate branded pants.
Sub-Commissioner William Mendoza of the Paraguayan National Police Investigations Department stated that Arias was located at the Hotel Excelsior, where he was staying. Upon confrontation, Arias voluntarily surrendered the stolen gray Oppo cell phone and was taken into custody.
Arias was transferred to the headquarters of the Asunción Investigations Department and placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry. Local authorities confirmed that Arias has no prior criminal record in Argentina.
Talleres Triumphs in Supercopa Internacional
In the Supercopa Internacional final, Talleres de Córdoba emerged victorious, defeating River Plate 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match, held at the Estadio La Nueva Olla in Asunción, Paraguay, ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of play, including extra time.
In the penalty shootout, Talleres' Joaquín Mosqueira, Nahuel Bustos, and Gastón Benavídez successfully converted their kicks. River Plate's Franco Armani made two saves, but ultimately, Talleres secured the championship. This victory marks Talleres de Córdoba's first national title in the club's history, adding to their 1999 Copa Conmebol win.
The Supercopa Internacional is an annual match contested between the champions of the Argentine Copa de la Liga Profesional and the highest-ranked team in the Argentine Primera División table that has not already qualified for the match.
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