San Lorenzo de Almagro's Copa Argentina run ended in a penalty shootout defeat to River Plate. The match on May 10 finished 2-2 after extra time, with River prevailing 4-3 from the spot.
River Plate dominated possession with 73% and had 30 total shots. Rodrigo Auzmendi put San Lorenzo ahead in the 37th minute, but Marcos Acuña equalised for the hosts in the 55th. In extra time, Fabricio Gabriel López restored the lead for El Ciclón in the 94th minute, only for Juan Fernando Quintero to force penalties with a 120+1 minute strike. River proved more clinical from twelve yards.
San Lorenzo manager Leandro Romagnoli stated afterwards that his team deserved more for their effort and that mistakes at key moments proved costly. He praised the group's work despite the elimination.
This setback adds to an inconsistent Liga Profesional campaign, where San Lorenzo sit tenth with 11 points from nine games. Striker Rodrigo Auzmendi, who scored the opener in the cup tie, is the team's top scorer this season with six goals in 17 appearances. The Cyclone's next fixture is a high-stakes Superclásico at home to Boca Juniors. Boca arrive as the fifth-placed team, setting the stage for a fierce encounter.
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