River advances to the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup after heroic definition

A even duel, resolved by the hero under the three sticks

The game itself was closed and devoid of decisive breaks during the 90 minutes. River dominated slightly from possession, but without clear offensive depth, while Unión generated some situations by alternate counterattacks with a ball game.

The initial eleven of the «Millionaire» had Franco Armani in the arch, accompanied by figures such as Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña, Juan Fernando Quintero, Enzo Pérez, among others; under the direction of the experienced Marcelo Gallardo.

Franco Armani: Consagrada figure

The great figure of the night was Franco Armaniwho vindicated as an idol to criticism about their performance in the batches. He stopped two decisive penalties – Lucas Gamba and Valentín Fascendini – and became the main architect of the Riverplatense classification.

The context is even more remarkable: River came from a long adverse streak in definitions from the 12 steps, and just one week before he had won another batch – also with Armani of figure – which allowed him to advance in the Copa Libertadores. In this regard, the goalkeeper declared after the game: «You can criticize me, you can tell me what they want. But I never give up. I was always a fighter in life.».

In addition, the side Gonzalo Montiel closed the definition successfully, sealing the pass for River to the quarterfinals.

In the Monumental and beyond the stadium, the recognition was absolute. The ovation that Armani received at the end of the party was a clear sign of a total support of the fans.

With this triumph, River will face Racing in the next instance of the Argentine Cup, at a crossing that is anticipated in emotion, since it marks the reunion with the team where Maximiliano Salas plays, recent figure of the rival cast.