Deportivo Riestra

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The origins of Deportivo Riestra trace back to 1929, when a group of youths from Nueva Pompeya formed a football team to compete in local tournaments. They became known as "the Riestra ones", due to the name of the avenue where they used to gather, right next to a milk store. On February 22, 1931, they formally founded the club, and they rented a place as headquarters later that year.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.mundoriestra.com.ar/about.html|title=Nuestra historia|author=Deportivo Riestra official website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627071750/http://mundoriestra.com.ar/about.html|archive-date=27 June 2014}}

Riestra affiliated to the Argentine Football Association in 1946, after negotiations by Pascual Trímboli, then president of the club and later head of department in the Association. The Blanquinegro official debut was a 3–2 loss against San Telmo. Riestra played those years in Primera C, but they were later transferred to the new Primera D, becoming one of the founder squads of that division. In 1950 Riestra inaugurated its first stadium in the Villa Soldati neighbourhood.

Riestra won its first official tournament in 1953, as Primera D champions. The Blanquinegro squad earned 39 points in 26 games, with a 2-point lead against Juventud de Bernal, in a tournament that also featured Almirante Brown and Deportivo Morón.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_25/|title=Planillas de resultado 1949-1954|author=Argentine Football Association}} Deportivo Riestra stayed in Primera C for the next two decades, but without any successful seasons the club was not close to promotion positions. An 18th place in 1963 would have meant relegation for them, but the annulment of relegations that year allowed the team to stay.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_26/|title=Planillas de resultado 1955-1963|author=Argentine Football Association}}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://cihfhistoria.blogspot.com.ar/2016/08/la-noche-de-los-ascensos-express.html|title=La noche de los ascensos express|date=25 August 2016|author=Centro para la Investigación de la Historia del Fútbol}} Riestra won the Reclasificación tournament in 1969, a playoff involving many teams trying to avoid relegation, which would be the only achievement for them in this spell in Primera C.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_27/|title=Planillas de resultado 1969-1973|author=Argentine Football Association}} In 1971 the club had its current name after merging with 'Asociación de Fomento Barrio Colón', an organization established in 1929 by businessmen and professionals that performed social activities and lobbied for improvements in the neighbourhood.

Riestra's performance changed in 1977, when the Blanquinegro achieved third place in the Primera C tournament that, even when distance to champions Sarmiento was 10 points, indicated a better shape in play.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_28/|title=Planillas de resultado 1974-1978|author=Argentine Football Association}} However, the next seasons showed the team back in the last positions. Finally, Riestra finished last in the 1981 tournament and was relegated for the first time, in the same year that the military dictatorship took its stadium to build a highway.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_29/|title=Planillas de resultado 1979-1984|author=Argentine Football Association}}

The return to Primera D wouldn't have Riestra in the top positions, but more frequently in the middle of the table. In 1986, after a restructuring of AFA tournaments, a six-month season was played with promotion for the top six teams. Riestra qualified to the Final Round of the tournament after finishing third in its pool with 13 points, only one ahead of rivals Sacachispas. The Blanquinegro then won 4 out of 5 games in the Final Round, winning the tournament and promoting back to Primera C.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://biblioteca.afa.org.ar/libros/libro_47/|title=Planillas de resultado 1985-1989|author=Argentine Football Association}}

The following years were unstable for them, who were not able to keep their spot in Primera C after relegation in its first season back. Three seasons later, Riestra suffered its first (and so far only) disaffiliation after being last in Primera D averages. The season out of competition meant a revival for Riestra, that achieved success in the following season, qualifying for the playoff tournaments three years in a row. In the 1993–94 season, the Blanquinegro squad achieved to be runners-up of both Apertura and Clausura tournaments, and won the playoff championship after defeating Lamadrid 7–0 on aggregate.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_N57ATMpM-gY/Sl-6wghfkFI/AAAAAAAAAAc/c_0y50Z5oeo/s1600-h/5+de+junio.jpg|title=Riestra y Cañuelas clasificaron para jugar por el segundo ascenso|date=5 June 1994|author=Crónica}} and Cañuelas 3–2 in the finals.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_N57ATMpM-gY/Sl-_VAGiAuI/AAAAAAAAABc/2X5lYEsq5FY/s1600-h/Diario+Cronica+Lunes+27+de+Junio+de+1994.jpg|title=Riestra C quedó con el ascenso|date=27 June 1994|author=Crónica}} They achieved promotion to Primera C again with a campaign that starred Francisco Berscé as goalkeeper and Julio Sánchez as top scorer, with 19 goals.{{cite web|url=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_N57ATMpM-gY/Sl--f7nM2fI/AAAAAAAAABM/P5wWweEZrSw/s1600-h/Diario+Clarin,+Lunes+27+de+Junio+de+1994.jpg|title=Ascendió Deportivo Riestra|date=27 June 1994|author=Clarín}}

Back in Primera C, Riestra was again close to relegation, which was avoided after winning a playoff match 2–1 against Comunicaciones. The following seasons were successful, with two qualifications to playoff for promotion.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/167666-batistuta-le-dio-una-copa-a-fiorentina|title=Batistuta le dio una copa a Fiorentina|date=19 May 1996|author=La Nación}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/70639-ameli-tambien-esta-en-la-mira-de-boca|title=Ameli también está en la mira de Boca|date=11 June 1997|author=La Nación|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821130334/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/70639-ameli-tambien-esta-en-la-mira-de-boca|url-status=dead}} However, Riestra was not able to keep the good performance, and was relegated back to Primera D in the 2001–02 season.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2002/05/26/a-392477.htm|title=A terminar bien arriba|date=26 May 2002|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410213647/http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2002/05/26/a-392477.htm|archive-date=10 April 2017|url-status=dead}} The Blanquinegro squad did not improve in the following years, and by 2005–06 was the second last average of the league, avoiding a new disaffiliation by just one point.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/muniz-alcanzo_0_ByHfPSS1Ctl.html|title=A Muñiz no le alcanzó|date=23 April 2006|author=Clarín}} Riestra qualified again for playoffs in 2007–08 after 11 seasons, ending the championship in the ninth position.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://edant.ole.com.ar/notas/2008/05/24/ascenso/01679212.html|title=Alcanzó el objetivo|date=24 May 2008|author=Olé}}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/cruces-definidos_0_SJoeJmaRTKl.html|title=Cruces ya definidos|date=24 May 2008|author=Clarín}} The Malevos achieved a good performance again in the 2008–09 season, when they were runners-up just three points behind champions Midland. A few days later Riestra won the playoff tournament after defeating Argentino de Quilmes 1–0 in the finals,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://edant.ole.com.ar/notas/2009/06/21/ascenso/01943126.html|title=Ya te conozco|date=21 June 2009|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803085713/http://edant.ole.com.ar/notas/2009/06/21/ascenso/01943126.html|archive-date=3 August 2017|url-status=dead}} qualifying for the Promotion playoff against Primera C side Defensores Unidos. After winning the first leg 3–2 at home,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/empato-san-telmo_0_BJtGfOKRTFx.html|title=Empató San Telmo|date=25 June 2009|author=Clarín}} Riestra lost 1–0 away and was not promoted on rules advantage for the highest tier team.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://edant.ole.com.ar/notas/2009/07/01/ascenso/01950131.html|title=Cuando ya CADUcaba...|date=1 July 2009|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803085934/http://edant.ole.com.ar/notas/2009/07/01/ascenso/01950131.html|archive-date=3 August 2017|url-status=dead}}

During the following seasons Riestra achieved several good results, qualifying many times to the playoffs, though without getting promotion back to Primera C. In 2011, Riestra became the first Primera D squad to qualify to Copa Argentina's Round of 32. The Blanquinegro side had a remarkable performance in the 2011–12 tournament, in which defeated Muñiz 1–0 in the First Round, and managed to drive Los Andes and Acassuso, two Primera B teams to goalless draws, qualifying on penalty kicks.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1414099-deportivo-riestra-puede-ser-el-primer-mata-gigantes-de-la-copa-argentina|title=Deportivo Riestra puede ser el primer "mata gigantes" de la Copa Argentina|date=13 October 2011|author=La Nación|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=21 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821084740/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1414099-deportivo-riestra-puede-ser-el-primer-mata-gigantes-de-la-copa-argentina|url-status=dead}} In a historical draw, Riestra met Quilmes, then a second division team, in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, achieving a 0–0 tie and being eliminated only in the penalty kicks.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/1115_Riestra-un-orgullo-para-el-futbol-argentino.html|title=Riestra, un orgullo para el fútbol argentino|date=8 December 2011|author=Copa Argentina|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821090522/http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/1115_Riestra-un-orgullo-para-el-futbol-argentino.html|archive-date=21 August 2017|url-status=dead}}

For the 2012–13 season a sponsor brought to the club an integral project for the development of football, building a semi-professional structure{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://pieldeascenso.blogspot.com.ar/2012/08/deportivo-riestra-se-energiza.html|title=Deportivo Riestra se energiza|date=22 August 2012|author=Piel de Ascenso}} assisted by the counselling of Diego Maradona,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201308/29256-diego-maradona-debuta-hoy-como-asesor-espiritual-de-deportivo-riestra.html|archivedate=2023-04-23|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20230423150755/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/201308/29256-diego-maradona-debuta-hoy-como-asesor-espiritual-de-deportivo-riestra.html|title=Diego Maradona debuta hoy como asesor espiritual de Deportivo Riestra|date=19 August 2013|author=Télam}} which generated an unprecedented publicity of the club in worldwide media.{{cite news|language=German|url=http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fussball-diego-maradona-in-der-5-argentinischen-liga-a-917590.html|title=Sie tragen ihn wieder auf Händen|date=20 August 2013|author=Spiegel Online|newspaper=Der Spiegel }}{{cite web|language=French|url=http://www.eurosport.fr/football/diego-maradona-nomme-entraineur-de-luxe-du-deportivo-riestra-5e-division-argentine_sto3883657/story.shtml|title=Diego Maradona nommé entraîneur de luxe du Deportivo Riestra (5e division argentine)|date=15 August 2013|author=Eurosport}}{{cite web|language=Italian|url=http://www.calciomercato.com/news/maradona-ufficiale-tecnico-motivatore-del-deportivo-riestra-692481|title=Maradona, ufficiale: tecnico-motivatore del Riestra|date=17 August 2013|author=Calcio Mercato}}{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/sports/diego-maradona-coaches-minor-league-team-deportivo-riestra-112256|title=Diego Maradona coaches minor league team Deportivo Riestra|date=7 August 2014|author=India.com}} The campaign in that season was again successful for the Blanquinegro, that became again runners-up of the Primera D, after champions Argentino de Quilmes. Riestra was not able to promote after losing playoff finals to Ituzaingó on penalty kicks after a 2–2 aggregate score.

A year later, the Blanquinegro squad achieved their second Primera D championship. They won 75 points, remaining unbeaten throughout the second round of the tournament, and with just 3 losses in the entire season. Jonathan Herrera, with 26 goals, became top scorer of the Primera D championship and of all AFA tournaments combined.{{cite web|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/deportivo-riestra/aca-esta-el-campeon/68325|title=Acá está el campeón|date=21 April 2014|language=Spanish|author=Sólo Ascenso}} The team also featured Jonathan Goya and Bruno Maffoni as midfielders, with 31 games, and Jorge Benítez in defence, in 30 games.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.universofutbol.com.ar/plantillas/archivos/template_clubes.php?div=5&camp=806&equ=50|title=Ficha del Club Deportivo Riestra, temporada 2013/2014|author=Universo Fútbol}} This promotion meant for Riestra their debut in professional football for the following season.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/984/Un-juego-que-no-todos-podran-jugar/|title=Un juego que no todos podrán jugar|author=Revista Ascenso}}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://eterdigital.com.ar/futbol-registrado/|title=Fútbol registrado|author=ETER Digital}}

The return to Primera C would be successful for the Blanquinegro side, with very quick success. The 2014 season was played in a six-month spell with three promotions due to a new arrangement of AFA tournaments. Surprisingly, Riestra achieved the second position in their pool, 3 points behind winners Defensores de Belgrano, and ahead Dock Sud. The Nueva Pompeya side qualified to the playoffs, where they first met Excursionistas, drawing 2–2 on aggregate and qualifying to the finals on penalty kicks. Riestra met Dock Sud in the finals and defeated them 4–1 on aggregate{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22376%3Aprimera-c-dock-sud-deportivo-riestra-jugaran-la-final&catid=110&Itemid=100&lang=es|title=Deportivo Riestra derrotó 2–1 a Dock Sud y subió a Primera B|date=8 December 2014|author=Argentine Football Association|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223065817/http://www.afa.org.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22376%3Aprimera-c-dock-sud-deportivo-riestra-jugaran-la-final&catid=110&Itemid=100&lang=es|archive-date=23 February 2015}} to promote to Primera B for the first time in history.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/Riestra-quedo-Reducido-jugara-Metro_0_BkduZFvcvme.html|title=Riestra se quedó con el Reducido y jugará en la B Metro|date=8 December 2014|author=Clarín}} Riestra featured Gustavo Ruhl as goalkeeper in every match of the tournament, and Gonzalo Peralta as defender in all but one games.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/3723/Corono-sus-seis-meses-mas-sonados/|title=Coronó sus seis meses más soñados|author=Revista Ascenso}} Jonathan Herrera scored 19 goals and became top scorer of all tournaments combined for the second season in a row.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22469%3Aunpiedeoro-primera-c&catid=180%3Aafa&Itemid=592&lang=es|title=#Goleadores: Primera C|date=25 December 2014|author=Argentine Football Association|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223071012/http://www.afa.org.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22469%3Aunpiedeoro-primera-c&catid=180%3Aafa&Itemid=592&lang=es|archive-date=23 February 2015}} The Blanquinegro squad thus achieved two promotions within one year, an accomplishment a few times seen in Argentine football.

Riestra's debut in Primera B Metropolitana came with success. They managed to defeat more experienced sides as Platense{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/ahora-Vicente-golpes_0_1313868705.html|title=De ahora en más es Vicente Golpes|date=3 March 2015|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=4 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704005946/http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/ahora-Vicente-golpes_0_1313868705.html|url-status=dead}} and Almirante Brown,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/noticias.php?id=80970|title=Le hizo precio|date=29 May 2015|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and also Brown{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Herrera-bien-Bravo_0_1352264907.html|title=Lo de Herrera es bien Bravo|date=6 May 2015|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=26 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126145140/http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Herrera-bien-Bravo_0_1352264907.html|url-status=dead}} and Almagro,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Juega-memoria_0_1331266974.html|title=Juega de memoria|date=1 April 2015|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=3 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703190959/http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Juega-memoria_0_1331266974.html|url-status=dead}} the sides that would be promoted that season. These results drove the Blanquinegro side to the top positions of the tournament at the beginning, reaching third by the end of the first round. However, Riestra showed a poor performance in the second round that left them in the 14th position by the end of the season, thus missing playoffs{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Riestra-Espanol_0_1418258293.html|title=A salir de la mala|date=24 August 2015|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=29 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229230610/http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/Riestra-Espanol_0_1418258293.html|url-status=dead}} but managing to stay in the division, which was their initial goal. As a distinctive achievement Jonathan Herrera became top scorer of all AFA tournaments for the third time in a row,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/goleador_0_1468053286.html|title=¡Qué goleador!|date=15 November 2015|author=Olé|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=3 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703183921/http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/primera-b/goleador_0_1468053286.html|url-status=dead}} an unparalleled feat in modern Argentine football.

Regarding the cup competition the Blanquinegro side reached Round of 32 for the second time, in which they first met a Primera División side, losing 3–1 to Rosario Central.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/4900_Rosario-Central-derroto-a-Deportivo-Riestra-y-sera-protagonista-de-los-16avos-.html|title=Rosario Central derrotó a Deportivo Riestra y será protagonista de los dieciseisavos de final|date=15 May 2015|author=Copa Argentina|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108063305/http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/4900_Rosario-Central-derroto-a-Deportivo-Riestra-y-sera-protagonista-de-los-16avos-.html|archive-date=8 January 2018|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1792229-rosario-central-riestra-copa-argentina|title=Rosario Central venció a Riestra y se metió en dieciseisavos de la Copa Argentina|date=14 May 2015|author=La Nación|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108174800/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1792229-rosario-central-riestra-copa-argentina|url-status=dead}}

The Malevos signed many new players for the six-month 2016 season, especially defenders,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/espera-por-dos-arqueros/88368|title=Espera por dos arqueros|date=5 January 2016|author=Sólo Ascenso}} with the objective of avoiding relegation once again. The results were not good at the beginning, with a 7 matches winless streak. After a coach change results improved and Riestra managed to win five games and stay in Primera B for another season.

The team accomplished their best historical performance in the 2016–17 league season, becoming runners-up of the Primera B Metropolitana in their third season in the division. Riestra placed in the top positions since the beginning and was the top scorer team in the season, with 53 goals in 36 games, scoring more than three at home against Defensores de Belgrano,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/de-goleada-en-goleada/99116|title=De goleada en goleada|date=22 October 2016|author=Sólo Ascenso}} Platense{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/ganamos-como-lo-planeamos/105332|title="Ganamos como lo planeamos"|date=18 April 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and Talleres,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/sube-a-fuerza-de-goles/107885|title=Sube a fuerza de goles|date=25 June 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and also away at Almirante Brown{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/volvio-con-todo/98752|title=Volvió con todo|date=15 October 2016|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and Colegiales.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/poker-y-adentro/107609|title=Póker y adentro|date=17 June 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} In the playoffs, Riestra reached the finals after a home draw against Platense{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/sufrio-pero-clasifico/108175|title=Sufrió pero clasificó|date=4 July 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and an aggregate 2–1 win against Deportivo Español.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/finalista/108591|title=Finalista|date=15 July 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} The finals featured 4th placed team Comunicaciones amidst some controversy due to a field invasion with five minutes to go, allegedly by a Riestra player,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.soloascenso.com.ar/notas/riestra/papelon-en-el-bajo-flores/109202|title=Papelón en el Bajo Flores|date=30 July 2017|author=Sólo Ascenso}} and also other regulation breaches reported by rivals and the press.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/2048671-las-acusaciones-de-comunicaciones-a-riestra|title=Escándalo en la final de la B: en Comunicaciones acusan a Riestra de haber agrandado las áreas y piden jugar el partido completo|date=31 July 2017|author=La Nación}} AFA upheld some of the accusations while dismissed others, and decided continuation of the match in a neutral field, and several penalties for Deportivo Riestra, including a 20-point deduction the following season,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/upload/boletines/Bolet%C3%ADn%205367.pdf|title=Boletín n° 5367 del Tribunal de Disciplina|date=1 August 2017|author=Argentine Football Association}}{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.pagina12.com.ar/53873-garrote-y-garrote-para-riestra|title=Garrote y garrote para Riestra|date=2 August 2017|author=Página 12}} later reduced to 10 points on an appeal.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/upload/boletines/Bol.%205429%20(1).pdf|title=Boletín n° 5429 del Tribunal de Apelaciones|date=28 December 2017|author=Argentine Football Association}} The match went on a few days later with a Blanquinegro victory 2–1, which were promoted to the second division for the first time in their history.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/7817/deportivo-riestra-ascendio-a-la-primera-b-nacional|title=Deportivo Riestra ascendió a la Primera B Nacional|date=3 August 2017|author=Argentine Football Association}}

The Blanquinegro squad also achieved their best in the cup competition of the season, reaching the Round of 16 for the first time after defeating Tigre on penalty kicks,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/6865_Riestra-elimino-a-Tigre-por-penales-y-sera-rival-de-Rosario-Central-en-16avos.html|title=Riestra eliminó a Tigre por penales y será rival de Rosario Central en dieciseisavos|date=11 May 2017|author=Copa Argentina|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730223738/http://www.copaargentina.org/es/noticias/6865_Riestra-elimino-a-Tigre-por-penales-y-sera-rival-de-Rosario-Central-en-16avos.html|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=dead}} before being eliminated once again by Rosario Central.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/futbol/rosario-central-deportivo-riestra-copa-argentina-horario-tv_0_HkuG1KKKZ.html|title=Rosario Central dejó en el camino a Riestra y ya está en octavos

|date=3 September 2017|author=Clarín}}

The team had some remarkable matches in their Primera B Nacional debut, including victories against the top three teams in the competition: Aldosivi,{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/riestra-aldosivi_0_2001999888.html|title=Le mostraron los dientes|date=23 April 2018|author=Olé|access-date=3 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143405/https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/riestra-aldosivi_0_2001999888.html|url-status=dead}} Almagro{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/8750/Gano-el-Goya/|title=Ganó el Goya|date=17 February 2018|author=Revista Ascenso}} and San Martín.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=http://www.revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/8726/-Soto-menor/|title=Soto-menor|date=12 February 2018|author=Revista Ascenso}} Despite their campaign, that would have had the team qualified to the Reducido, Riestra ended the season in the relegation zone due to the 10-point deduction related to previous season incidents. The club made an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, which agreed to take the case, an unprecedented event in Argentine football.{{cite web |url=https://www.dobleamarilla.com.ar/rosca/inedito--el-tas-acepta-revisar-el-fallo-de-riestra-_a5a946c4729e7d401f956d159|title=Inédito: el TAS acepta revisar el fallo de Riestra|work=Doble Amarilla|language=Spanish |date=26 February 2018}} After a negative decision from the Court, Riestra was relegated back to Primera B Metropolitana for the next season.{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://iusport.com/not/64122/el-tas-confirma-la-sancion-aplicada-por-afa-al-deportivo-riestra-y-desciende-de-categoria/|title=El TAS confirma la sanción aplicada por AFA al Deportivo Riestra y desciende de categoría|date=8 June 2018|author=Iusport.com}}

Riestra kept the roster mostly unchanged back in the third division, completing a 17-match undefeated strike that made them lead the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/san-telmo-riestra-porto-lapegue-benedetti_0_vRwyfzJXm.html|language=Spanish|title=La Morel por las nubes|date=19 October 2018|author=Olé}} However, 4 defeats in a row took them down to the sixth position. After a change in management and the return of Jonathan Herrera back from loan,{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/riestra-herrera_0_XTEsaxpB4.html|language=Spanish|title=La leyenda continúa|date=13 December 2018|author=Olé}} the Nueva Pompeya squad would complete another set of 11 matches without losses,{{cite web|url=http://argentinaenascenso.com.ar/2019/02/27/mas-puntero-que-nunca-18/|language=Spanish|title=Más puntero que nunca|date=27 February 2019|author=Argentina en Ascenso}} including two victories against derby rivals Sacachispas.{{cite web|url=http://www.revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/10115/Riestra-el-mas-taita-del-barrio/|language=Spanish|title=Riestra, el más taita del barrio|date=29 January 2019|author=Revista Ascenso}}{{cite web|url=http://todoascenso.com.ar/cobertura/dep-riestra-1-vs-sacachispas-0-el-clasico-se-quedo-en-bajo-flores|language=Spanish|title=El clásico se quedó en Bajo Flores|date=23 April 2019|author=Todo Ascenso|access-date=29 June 2019|archive-date=7 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507005602/http://todoascenso.com.ar/cobertura/dep-riestra-1-vs-sacachispas-0-el-clasico-se-quedo-en-bajo-flores|url-status=dead}} The Blanquinegros clinched a spot in the next Primera B Nacional season after finishing fourth in the league.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/nacional_0_NAdrHgOux.html#cxrecs_s|language=Spanish|title=Dos son de la B... Nacional|date=6 May 2019|author=Olé}} Riestra's Gonzalo Bravo was the top goalscorer of the tournament, with 20 goals in the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/saco-felicitado_0_-3vI_IJ0O.html|language=Spanish|title=Se sacó un felicitado|date=20 May 2019|author=Olé}}

Back to second division, Riestra reached the fourth position in Zone B of the 2019–20 season when the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina. A reduced 2020 season was played when football tournaments resumed, with Riestra defeating Temperley{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-ascenso/b-nacional/riestra-temperley-nacional_0_bdgGYpdqa.html|language=Spanish|title=La armada de Riestra sacó al Celeste|date=17 January 2021|author=Olé}} and Deportivo Morón{{cite web|url=http://revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/12397/Riestra-suena-en-grande/|language=Spanish|title=Riestra sueña en grande

|date=22 January 2021|author=Revista Ascenso}} in the knockout rounds before losing to Platense in the quarterfinals.{{cite web|url=http://revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/12406/Platense-mantiene-viva-la-ilusion/|language=Spanish|title=Platense mantiene viva la ilusión|date=25 January 2021|author=Revista Ascenso}} The following season the Blanquinegro side wouldn't meet success, finishing 15th out of 17 teams in Zone A.{{cite web|url=http://revistaascenso.com.ar/Nota/13936/Un-ano-opaco-y-de-transicion/|language=Spanish|title=Un año opaco y de transición|date=23 November 2021|author=Revista Ascenso}} Riestra improved their performance in the 2022 season, reaching the 11th spot, though they were knocked out early in the Reducido against Estudiantes (Río Cuarto).{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/-/estudiantes-fabbiani_0_g8SxmnEONq.html|language=Spanish|title=Estudiantes eliminó al Riestra de Fabbiani|date=16 October 2022|author=Olé}}

The 2023 Primera Nacional tournament started with Riestra struggling to reach top positions, which led to coach Cristian Fabbiani being replaced.{{cite web|url=https://tntsports.com.ar/nacional/ogro-fabbiani-dejo-riestra-rapidamente-presentado-nuevo-club-20230425-0074.html|language=Spanish|title=Fabbiani dejó Riestra y rápidamente fue presentado en su nuevo club|date=25 April 2023|author=TNT Sports}} After mid-season player transfers, Walter Acuña returned for a second spell at the club, while goalkeeper Ignacio Arce and defender Nahuel Iribarren signed to improve the squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.vermouth-deportivo.com.ar/tres-nuevas-caras-deportivo-riestra-sumo-refuerzos-para-el-segundo-semestre/|language=Spanish|title=¡Tres nuevas caras! Deportivo Riestra sumó refuerzos para el segundo semestre|date=13 June 2023|author=Vermouth Deportivo}} The Blanquinegros then started to hike positions in Zone B, and after hiring Matías Módolo as coach Riestra qualified for the Torneo Reducido. After an undefeated spell knocking out San Martín de Tucumán, Quilmes and Almirante Brown, Deportivo Riestra achieved an unprecedented promotion to Primera División for the first time in history from next season after defeating Deportivo Maipú in the final.{{cite web|url=https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/sports/minnows-deportivo-riestra-make-it-to-argentinas-top-flight-for-first-time.phtml|title=Minnows Deportivo Riestra make it to Argentina’s top flight for first time|date=4 December 2023|author=BA Times}}

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Deportivo Riestra's kit has traditionally been black and white vertical stripes, aligned with the club's colours, which were taken from the ancient El Trueno (Spanish for The Thunder) team, who lent old kits to Riestra in their beginnings. Starting in 2012, with the arrival of a new sponsor, Riestra wears black shirts with white details.

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Deportivo Riestra own the Guillermo Laza stadium, where they send their home matches. Located in the Villa Soldati neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, it has a capacity is 3,000 in its three stands, one of which is for seating. Its facilities include press cabins, training field and indoor stadium.

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• Tercera de Ascenso
• Winners (1): 1953
• Primera D
• Winners (1): 2013–14

Besides professional football, Deportivo Riestra is home to a Reserves team and amateur youth teams, both within AFA and local tournaments. Riestra also fields a team in the official Senior Tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-senior/No_descansa_0_1835216500.html|title=No descansa|language=Spanish|date=19 July 2017|author=Olé}}

Riestra started practising futsal in 2012 in AFA second division.{{cite web|url=http://pasionfutsal.com.ar/noticia_dest.asp?s=9¬icia=5307|title=Riestra jugará el campeonato|language=Spanish|author=Pasión Futsal}} After a spell in their participation, the club resumed the team in 2017 at Primera D, fourth division in the futsal league system.{{cite web|url=http://lavozdelfutsal.blogspot.com.ar/2017/02/riestra-se-mete-en-afa-y-prueba.html|date=8 February 2017|language=Spanish|title=Riestra se mete en AFA y prueba jugadores|author=La Voz del Futsal}} Riestra's futsal section also has Reserves and youth teams.

Deportivo Riestra has traditionally had a chess section, affiliated to the Metropolitan Chess Federation, and more recently the Copa Cultura AFA, which they won in 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.afa.org.ar/7773/copa-cultura-afa-2017-competir-y-confraternizar|title=Copa Cultura AFA 2017: competir y confraternizar|language=Spanish|author=Argentine Football Association}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chess-results.com/tnr292585.aspx?lan=1|title=VII Copa Cultura AFA Categoría Mayor 2017|author=ChessResults.com}} The club's headquarters also host recreational sports and activities such as boxing, roller skating, martial arts, yoga and tango, and a retirees club.{{cite web|url=https://www.diariopopular.com.ar/patricios-pompeya/riestra-prepara-el-relanzamiento-su-sede-n313506|date=3 July 2017|title=Riestra prepara el relanzamiento de su sede|language=Spanish|author=Diario Popular}}

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