In the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, Vitor Roque stepped up at the perfect moment to score the 1-1 equalizer against River Plate, capitalizing on a rebound from Franco Armani. His goal gave Palmeiras new life in the tie and proved decisive in securing their place in the semifinals, sending the Allianz Parque crowd into absolute celebration.

How the Key Goal Happened

The play began with a cross from the left wing that caught River Plate’s defense off guard. Joaquín Piquerez delivered the ball into the box, Roque rose to head it and forced Armani into a partial save. The rebound fell kindly for the young forward, who calmly finished to level the score and tilt the aggregate in Palmeiras’ favor.