During a match, goalkeeper Franco Armani made an unusual mistake while juggling the ball, which ended up going into his own net. This play surprised everyone present and became the main topic of conversation during the game. Immediately afterward, memes about the incident began circulating, highlighting the mistake of the experienced goalkeeper, a world champion.
The curious incident took place 12 minutes into the first half, after a corner kick and a header from Ignacio Vázquez, when Armani seemed to be in control of the ball. The own goal gave Platense a temporary lead with a score of 1-0 over River Plate in the opening of the 2025 Apertura Tournament.
The repercussions of Armani's blooper were swift on social media, where users from different teams came together to share memes mocking the situation. The goalkeeper became a national trend, and Platense fans celebrated the goal while supporters from other clubs also took the opportunity to join in the jokes, creating a flood of humorous comments online.
