El Cervecero looks to clinch a home victory as they host the Malevos de Pompeya in a crucial moment of the competition, a clash that could reshape the knockout stage picture for the season.
In the return leg of the First National Cup knockout phase, Quilmes welcomes Riestra to the Quilmes City Stadium for a decisive showdown that promises drama from the opening whistle to the final whistle. The second leg is a high-stakes affair, with both clubs aware that momentum from the first leg plays a significant role in how the tie unfolds on home soil.
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The Brewers earned a valuable 1-1 draw in the opening leg at Guillermo Laza Stadium in Villa Soldati, a result that keeps the aggregate scoreboard tight and the outcome unpredictable. Lazaro Romero opened the scoring late in the first half, finding the net in the 59th minute, and Martin Río equalized shortly after, striking in the 67th minute. Those goals set up a tense, evenly balanced return at Quilmes City Stadium, where local supporters will be ready to roar their team toward progression. The draw means a clean slate at home, with every opportunity still up for grabs as the two sides aim to seize control on familiar turf. The tie remains in the balance, inviting a full-throttle performance from Quilmes and a strategic approach from Riestra to manage the occasion and push for advancement.
It is important to note that if the tie persists after extra time, the team with the higher finish in the regular season table moves forward. A general interzonal standings table has been used to determine the advancing team in such scenarios, underscoring the broader league context that can influence knockout outcomes. This rule adds an extra layer of strategy for teams that reach the late stages, as fixture fatigue, squad depth, and travel considerations can tip the scales in favor of the side with better regular-season form.
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COURSE
QUILMES
Milton Álvarez; Mario López Quintana, Gabriel Díaz, Renzo Giampaoli, Iván Erquiaga; Iván Ramírez, Martín Río, Adrián Calello, Martín Giménez, Iván Colman; Axel Batista, Facundo Castro. Manager: Ariel Fuscaldo.
RIESTRA
Ignacio Arce; Pedro Ramírez, Diego Magallanes, Nicolás Dematei, Eric Tovo; Gustavo Fernández, Nahuel Iribarren; Milton Céliz, Jonathan Goitia, Walter Acuña; Lazaro Romero. Manager: Matías Módolo.
Notes from the matchday coverage are provided by Goal, with further context on team form and league positioning available through official league releases and post-match analyses. Attribution: Goal.