Deportivo Morón held on with a man less to secure a 1-0 victory against Godoy Cruz from Mendoza in a match corresponding to the 32nd finals of the Copa Argentina, held at the José Dellagiovanna stadium. According to the Argentine News Agency, the only goal of the match was scored by the 'Tomba's' midfielder Mariano Santiago into his own net at the 26th minute, after a series of rebounds. The 'Gallo' finished with ten players due to the expulsion of Franco Vázquez at the 13th minute of the second half. With this result, the team from the western zone will face Midland in the 16th finals of the local championship, which comes off a surprising upset after beating Argentinos Juniors on penalties. In a first half that was even and feisty, the 'Gallo' managed to take the lead with a bit of luck after a powerful shot from Elías Contreras inside the area; the ball ended up suffering a series of rebounds with last contact being the 'Tomba's' midfielder Mariano Santiago and it went into the net. In the second half, the team led by Walter Otta was at its best moment of the match, pressing and stepping into the Mendoza team's area, when referee Pablo Giménez expelled Franco Vázquez for two yellow cards and left the blanquirrojos with ten players on the field. Despite the numerical superiority, Godoy Cruz could not impose conditions and continued to retreat in the match, a situation that angered their coach Mariano Toedtli. Even, Morón was close to extending the lead, but goalkeeper Roberto Ramírez intervened to maintain the minimal difference. With a solid defense, the 'Gallo' knew how to sustain the result despite being a man down and secured classification to the next stage of the Copa Argentina.
