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Duendes de Rosario Claim Copa Santa Fe Title in Shootout After 2-2 Final

Goalkeeper Sol Almirón's shootout heroics capped Duendes' rally from two goals down.

Overview

  • Universitario struck first through Lucila Oliveri and Valentina Gilardoni before Sol Juré and Pilar González pulled Duendes level late.
  • Duendes won the penalties 3-2 at Estadio Mundialista Luciana Aymar in Rosario to secure the 2025 crown.
  • Video referral was used during a tense, physical contest as both sides contested tight calls in open play.
  • Almirón starred in the deciding series and later said her quiet-focus routine helped, calling Duendes the best team from Argentina's interior.
  • The finalists advanced through dramatic semifinals, with Duendes beating Jockey 3-1 via a Paula Mercado penalty-corner brace and UNI overturning 0-3 to force a draw before winning on penalties.