Instituto de Córdoba suffered a dramatic elimination from the Copa Argentina, falling 3-1 in a penalty shootout to Platense after a 1-1 draw through ninety minutes of regulation at the Estadio Coloso del Parque Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. The Round of 16 clash saw La Gloria take the lead in the first half before Platense clawed back level after the break, setting the stage for a tense penalty decider where goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani anchored the Vicente López side into the quarterfinals.
How the Match Unfolded in Rosario
Playing away from home in front of more than 4,000 traveling supporters who made the trip to Rosario, Instituto struck first in the 28th minute of the opening half. Matías Tissera broke the deadlock by turning home an assist from teammate Alex Luna, giving the Alta Córdoba club a narrow advantage heading toward halftime. Despite controlling stretches of the opening period, Instituto could not extend the margin.
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Platense responded swiftly at the start of the second half. Just eight minutes after the restart, Tomás Silva leveled the score at 1-1 with a well-taken strike that beat the Instituto defense. Both sides traded scoring bids through the remainder of regulation, but neither team could find a decisive winner before the final whistle blew, forcing the match straight to penalties without extra time.
Cozzani Seals the Penalty Shootout
In the ensuing spot-kick showdown, Platense goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani emerged as the defining figure of the evening. Cozzani denied three attempts from Instituto takers—stopping shots from Diego Sosa, Facundo Suárez, and Jonás Acevedo. Platense converted efficiently from the spot to secure a 3-1 victory in the shootout, sealing their progression to the quarterfinals of the domestic tournament.
The elimination ends Instituto’s cup ambitions for the current campaign, leaving the squad to redirect its full attention toward the domestic league schedule. For Platense, the victory marks a hard-earned step forward in a knockout tournament.
What Lies Ahead for Both Clubs
With their Copa Argentina run officially over, Instituto turns back to the Torneo Clausura to refocus its campaign in search of consistent league form. Platense advances deeper into the cup bracket, awaiting its opponent for the quarterfinal round as the tournament progresses toward its later stages.
Fans of both clubs can follow official league updates and tournament announcements via the official AFA platforms as the domestic calendar moves forward.
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