Racing, meanwhile, had to overcome a challenging path to reach the semi-finals. In the round of 16 he fought an electrifying duel against River, which he defeated 3-2 with a goal from Uruguayan full-back Gastón Martirena in the last minute.
In the quarterfinals against Tigre, the academy was clearly superior, but the series was determined by the twelve steps in which Facundo Cambeses emerged as the big figure in the Cilindro de Avellaneda, saving two penalty kicks and sealing the classification with a 4-2 for the local team.
About The Author
