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·18 February 2026

River avoid embarrassment with last-gasp Juanfer penalty

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River suffered more than expected but managed to advance in the Copa Argentina after defeating Ciudad Bolívar 1-0 at the Estadio Único La Pedrera in Villa Mercedes. Marcelo Gallardo's team dominated the match, created clear chances, and repeatedly clashed with goalkeeper Agustín Rufinetti.

When it seemed like the match was heading to penalties, Joaquín Freitas was brought down in the area and the referee awarded a penalty. At the 42nd minute of the second half, Juan Fernando Quintero took charge, shot powerfully down the middle, and scored the definitive 1-0 to avoid the upset and give the Millonario some breathing room.

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