Copa de la Liga Profesional: River missed all the penalties and Rosario Central will define the title against Platense

Rosario Central beat River 2-0 on penalties, after a goalless draw in regulation time, and qualified for the final of the Copa de la Liga Profesional in which they will go for the title against Platense, who earlier left Godoy Cruz on the road, also after beating them in the definition from the twelve steps. At the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Cordoba, the Millonario had greater control of the game but could not convert the chances they generated, especially through Sebastián Boselli and Esequiel Barco. In front of them, the Canalla stood on the counter and had in Jaminton Campaz his most offensive card, but he could not break the zero either. The best moments of Rosario Central’s win over RiverAfter the equalizer, everything was defined on penalties. And there, Jorge Broun became the hero of the team led by Miguel Ángel Russo. Fatura saved all three shots in a row from Enzo Diaz, Agustin Palavecino and Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez. Although Franco Armani saved Campaz’s second shot, Central took a 2-0 lead with goals from Maximiliano Lovera and Ignacio Malcorra. Despite having the obligation to score, Manuel Lanzini launched his shot into the clouds and River said goodbye to the tournament. In this way, Rosario Central and Platense were one step away from consecration and will face each other next weekend to define the title.

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