Platense reached the next round by beating Coquimbo Unido 7-6 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16. Neither side could break the deadlock, leaving the tie to be settled from the spot.
There were no goals, and the only cards were five bookings: Salvador Cordero and Víctor Cuesta in the 61st minute, Juan Cornejo in the 65th, and Luciano Giménez and Nicolas Johansen in the 90th. With the score still 0-0, the match went to a penalty shootout, which Platense edged 7-6.
The stats showed Platense had the better of the ball, with 60% possession and 15 shots, but only two were on target. Coquimbo mustered 10 shots and three on target, forcing four saves from the Platense goalkeeper, while their own keeper made two.
