Ferro managed to outlast Banfield in a thrilling penalty shootout, qualifying for the Quarterfinals with a decisive 3-1 victory. The shootout saw successful attempts from Alicia Zaracho, Alexia Mendoza, and Macarena Sosa for Ferro, while Banfield’s Antonella Ferradans and Raquel Polich missed their chances. During the match, held at the neutral venue, Banfield showcased their offensive prowess with a goal from Abigaíl Ponce in the 47th minute of the second half, only for Ferro to equalize shortly after with a strike from Antonella Ferradans at the 55-minute mark.
The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, leading to the nail-biting penalty shootout to determine who would advance. The referee for the matchup was Salomé Di Iorio, who oversaw the tight contest, which marked a significant turning point in Ferro’s campaign in the Clausura tournament.