The dispute reached its maximum tension in the penalty shootout. The first two shooters, Martín Pino and Emmanuel Gigliotti, failed their shots. Agustín Prokop and José Alberto Barreto successfully converted in the second round, leveling the score at 1-1. The parity remained in the following rounds, until Hernán Zuliani put San Martín ahead and Brian Negro missed for Colón.
At the crucial moment, Tiago Peñalba tipped the balance with a powerful shot that defeated Marcos Díaz, the goalkeeper of Colón. With this success, San Martín de Tucumán defeated Colón de Santa Fe 3-1 in the penalty shootout in the 32nd round of the Copa Argentina. In the 90 minutes of regulation, the score remained 0-0, with San Martín constantly seeking the opponent's goal and Colón defending firmly.
The Tucumán team displayed a dynamic attack that surpassed Colón's defense, while the Santa Fe squad remained solid in their defensive stance, hindering their opponent's advance. With a precise tactical strategy, Colón's coach pulled back their lines of play and closed the goal to prevent goals against.
The match was marked by intensity and friction in both areas, with both teams battling in attack and defense. With the victory in the penalty shootout, San Martín secured their place in the next phase of the Copa Argentina, a tournament known for its federal character in the country.
