Argentinos Juniors falls to Belgrano in penalties

Argentinos Juniors fell to Belgrano in the semifinals of the Torneo Apertura in a penalty shootout. The team, led by Nicolás Diez, couldn't overcome the Pirata in La Paternal.

What happened in the match?

The Bicho controlled much of the semifinal after taking the lead with a goal from Facundo Jainikoski. However, the Pirata equalized the match in the last play of the game thanks to a goal from Nicolás Uvita Fernández.

How was the match defined?

The semifinal was defined in the penalty shootout, where Argentinos Juniors couldn't overcome Belgrano. Thiago Cardozo saved a shot from Enzo Pérez and Ramiro Hernandes scored the decisive 4-3 for Belgrano to advance to the championship final.

What's next for Argentinos Juniors?

The team will have to wait to know its next opponent in the Torneo Apertura. Meanwhile, Belgrano will face River Plate in the tournament final on Sunday, May 24th at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes.