#river-plate

#river-plate

The first leg had finished 1-1. River led the second 3-2 but were hanging on, fearing a third away goal that would have eliminated them. In the final minute, a Banfield shot flashed just wide, brushing the net so it rippled. From the directors' box it looked as if it had gone in. At that moment, Titi Di Carlo suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed.

River Plate, a powerhouse in South American football, looks to secure a Copa Libertadores title, driven by a strong campaign and impressive recent performances.