In the 25th round of the Copa Argentina, Platense triumphed over Deportivo Argentino thanks to a last-minute goal. The match was decided in the dying moments when Víctor Cuesta found the net in the 89th minute, ensuring their advancement.
Cuesta scored with a powerful header, connecting well with a cross from Juan Gauto. The match had been tightly contested, with both teams vying for supremacy.
In a near miss for Platense, Tomás Nasif struck the woodwork just before the final whistle, missing the chance to extend the lead in the 92nd minute. Despite that, Cuesta’s performance as the standout player was undeniable, contributing both a goal and strong defensive efforts, clearing three balls from the danger zone.
Defender Agustín Lagos also played a vital role, making crucial clearances throughout the match. In a moment of flair, Nasif wowed the crowd with an impressive nutmeg on Juan Dignani in the dying minutes of the game.
Walter Zunino, the head coach of Platense, set his squad in a 4-4-2 formation, with Nicolás Sumavil guarding the goal and a back line consisting of Agustín Lagos, Mateo Mendia, Víctor Cuesta, and Celias Ingenthron. The midfield featured Manuel Tucker, Santiago Dalmasso, Martín Barrios, and Mauro Luna Diale, while the attack was led by Bautista Merlini and Tomás Nasif.
Conversely, CD Argentino (M.Maíz) was directed by Carlos Mazzola and fielded a 4-3-3 formation. Alexis Bonet was in goal, backed by a defensive line of Elián Coronas, Hugo Vera Oviedo, Facundo Rassol, and Matías Barbero. The midfield trio was composed of Ignacio Blangetti, Leonardo López, and Ramiro Laserre, while the forward line featured Dalmiro Lukievicz, Jorge Tejada, and Gabriel Sarmiento.
Referee Juan Loustau officiated the match at the Ciudad de Caseros stadium.
This victory not only secured Platense’s passage to the next round of the Copa Argentina but also marked a disappointing exit for CD Argentino (M.Maíz).
Substitutions for Platense
61’ 2T – Mauro Luna Diale out, Leonardo Heredia in
62’ 2T – Manuel Tucker out, Benjamín Bosch in; Bautista Merlini out, Juan Gauto in
75’ 2T – Martín Barrios out, Maximiliano Amarfil in
79’ 2T – Santiago Dalmasso out, Franco Zapiola in
Bookings for Platense
8’ 1T – Manuel Tucker (Unsporting Behavior); 0’ 2T – Agustín Lagos
Substitutions for CD Argentino (M.Maíz)
58’ 2T – Gabriel Sarmiento out, Mateo Romero in
68’ 2T – Dalmiro Lukievicz out, Santiago Landi in; Ignacio Blangetti out, Juan Dignani in
82’ 2T – Ramiro Laserre out, Iván Amaya in; Hugo Vera Oviedo out, Pedro Hourdebaigt in