In Buenos Aires, Platense carried the fight to the final whistle but could not complete the upset against Brazil’s Fluminense.
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Platense battled throughout the match and remained in contention until the end, yet Fluminense ultimately denied the Argentine side the result it was chasing. The home team’s effort was not enough to overturn the challenge posed by the visitors from Rio de Janeiro.
Fluminense left the contest having avoided a late shock, while Platense were left with the frustration of a determined performance that fell short of a landmark victory.
