River avoid embarrassment with Juanfer’s last-minute penalty

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·18 febbraio 2026

River avoid embarrassment with Juanfer’s last-minute penalty

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 ran into goalkeeper Agustín Rufinetti.

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

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¡GOL DE RIVER! Juanfer Quintero, de penal, marcó el 1-0 de River ante Ciudad de Bolívar a los 86 minutos de partido. #CopaArgentinaEnTyCSports.
– mercoledì 18 febbraio 2026