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Armani's Save Sends River Plate to Libertadores Quarterfinals on Penalties

The 38-year-old goalkeeper called it a reward for hard work.

Franco Armani y una atajada que valió una clasificación; el arquero fue la figura ante Libertad
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Overview

  • Franco Armani stopped the final kick in the shootout against Libertad to clinch River Plate's place in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
  • Armani said on ESPN and social media that the win reflected the squad's sacrifice and his focused work to improve at penalties.
  • He became the first River goalkeeper to win two Libertadores shootouts and reached 110 appearances in the tournament, equaling Brazilian keeper Fábio.
  • Recent numbers underscore his progress on spot kicks, with five saves and three misses forced in his last 18 penalties faced.
  • River will face Palmeiras on September 17 at the Monumental and on September 24 in Brazil, with Gonzalo “Pity” Martínez out about three weeks due to a hamstring relapse.