River tread water post Libertadores Cup victory


BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Newly-crowned South American champions River Plate were left literally treading water in their struggle for form in the Argentine championship.

Looking to avoid a third league match without victory at home to modest Huracan on Sunday, they were level at 1-1 when the sprinklers suddenly came on all over the Monumental pitch with seven minutes to play.

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