With another decisive performance by goalkeeper Santiago Mele, Union was imposed on the penalty shootout 4-3 in view of Sportive Couples and advanced on his debut in the 2022 edition of the Copa Argentina. After leveling 1-1 in regular time with goals from Leonardo Ramospenalty, and Maximiliano Bocchiettithe ‘Tatengue’ prevailed thanks to a superlative performance by Mele, who came from being decisive last weekend in the draw against Colón as a visitor in the classic Santa Fe.
After this victory, Unión meets Banfield in the round of 32 of this Argentine Cup, which also already has two other duels defined: Vélez Sarsfield against Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza and Chaco For Ever against Talleres de Córdoba.
Meanwhile, six other teams have already made their debut and are waiting for a rival: Lanús, Colón, Argentinos Juniors, River Plate, Agropecuario de Carlos Casares and Boca Juniors.
The programming of the Copa Argentina in its first phase will continue during the double FIFA date with the following matches: Estudiantes de La Plata-Puerto Nuevo (Friday); Independiente-Central Norte de Salta and Racing Club-Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta (Saturday); and Defense and Justice-Sacachispas (Sunday).