Platense advances to quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout
In a match that had it all, Platense and Instituto Córdoba drew 1-1, but the home team clinched victory in the penalty shootout 3-1, securing their place in the next round of the Copa Argentina.
Platense
Instituto CordobaA draw that wasn't enough
The Estadio Marcelo Bielsa witnessed a match that promised strong emotions, and it did not disappoint. Instituto Córdoba took the lead in the 28th minute with a goal from M. Tissera, assisted by A. Luna. However, Platense did not sit back and managed to equalize in the second half, with a goal from T. Silva in the 54th minute, making it 1-1.
The draw sent the match into extra time, where both teams fought hard but could not break the deadlock. With the regular time and extra time finished, fate was decided from the penalty spot.
The penalty shootout and Instituto's elimination
In the penalty shootout, Platense showed more composure and effectiveness. F. Zapiola, A. Lagos, and B. Merlini scored their penalties, while Instituto only managed to convert one, scored by J. Galván. D. Sosa, F. Suárez, and J. Acevedo missed their attempts, sealing Instituto's fate as they were eliminated with a 3-1 score in the shootout.
A curious fact: Platense, who had a favorable record in their previous encounters with 4 wins against 2 of Instituto, managed to maintain that trend by advancing to the quarter-finals of the Copa Argentina.
