Platense Defeats River Plate on Penalties to Reach Apertura Semifinals

In a dramatic quarter-final match at Estadio Monumental, Platense defeated River Plate in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, securing their place in the semifinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament. Vicente Taborda scored the opening goal for Platense, while River's 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono equalized with a penalty in stoppage time. The shootout saw key misses from River's Kevin Castano and Sebastian Driussi, while Platense's Ignacio Schor scored the decisive penalty, leading to a 4-2 shootout victory. River Plate, under Marcelo Gallardo, came into the match with strong recent performances, including a 6-2 win in the Copa Libertadores group stage and a 3-0 win over Barracas Central. Platense, coached by Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez, carried momentum from a previous upset against Racing Club and will face San Lorenzo in the semifinals, while River Plate shifts focus to upcoming Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup matches. This result marks a significant upset, shaking up the tournament and setting the stage for an exciting semifinal round.