(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Saturday belonged to knockout football on South American soil. In Chile, the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals sent two CONMEBOL powers through, setting up an all-Latin semifinal.

In Argentina, the Women's Copa Libertadores shifted into the last-eight with emphatic statements from Brazilian clubs.

Brazil also hosted a packed UFC night in Rio, while Argentina's top flight delivered table-shaping results across Buenos Aires and La Plata.

Here are 10 key developments from that day:
Colombia edge Spain 3–2 to reach the U-20 World Cup semifinals
Key facts: In Talca, Colombia overturned a 1–0 deficit with a ruthless second-half burst, survived a late push, and saw out a five-goal thriller to book their first U-20 semifinal in years. Energetic wing play and set-piece quality tipped a high-skill quarterfinal their way.

Why picked: A Latin side into the last four at a World Cup hosted in the region is a continent-wide headline.
Argentina beat Mexico 2–0 in Santiago to set an all-Latin semi
Key facts: Argentina controlled the midfield, struck in each half, and kept Mexico's attack at arm's length at Estadio Nacional. Game management-press triggers, tempo control-made the difference down the stretch.

Why picked: Regional heavyweight advances and guarantees a CONMEBOL representative in the final.


Corinthians crush Boca Juniors 4–0 in the Libertadores Femenina quarters
Key facts: In Morón, Corinthians imposed from the whistle with vertical passing and a clinical front line, racing to a multi-goal lead before the interval. A second-half brace sealed the rout and a comfortable path into the semifinals.

Why picked: A defending champion delivering a four-goal knockout win is bracket-defining.
Ferroviária roll 3–0 past Dragonas IDV to make the semifinals
Key facts: The Brazilian side scored inside 10 minutes, doubled the lead from a cut-back before halftime, and managed the final third with a compact block and counters. Clinical finishing and disciplined shape carried them through.

Why picked: Another Brazil team into the last four underscores the country's depth in the women's game.
UFC Rio: Charles Oliveira submits Mateusz Gamrot in the main event
Key facts: At Farmasi Arena, Oliveira steadied the fight with early grappling control, then transitioned to the back and locked a rear-naked choke in Round 2. A raucous Rio crowd got its finish, capping a card stacked with local winners.

Why picked: A Brazilian superstar headlining and winning on home soil is a major regional sports moment.
Racing beat Banfield 3–1 away to steady their Clausura push
Key facts: Racing struck from a recycled set piece, added a second via a near-post run, and absorbed a late surge before sealing it in stoppage time. The win calmed nerves and kept them in touch with the group leaders.

Why picked: A classic big-club away result that matters for seeding and momentum.
Talleres take three points with a 2–1 win at Gimnasia
Key facts: Talleres scored in minutes one and ninety-three-one off a direct ball, one off a late break-bracketing long spells of defending in La Plata. A resilient, road-grit victory.

Why picked: Title-race math favors teams that steal late on the road; this one fits the bill.
Rosario Central down Vélez 2–1 in Liniers
Key facts: Central's structured press forced first-half errors, and their wide overloads created the second-half winner. Vélez's stoppage-time penalty wasn't enough to rescue a point.

Why picked: A swing game that dents a rival while boosting Central's climb.
Belgrano and Estudiantes draw 1–1 in Córdoba with late drama
Key facts: Estudiantes equalized deep into stoppage time after Belgrano had flipped the match on 68'. The nine-minute added-time spell was frantic, featuring a deflection, an own goal scare, and one last reflex save.

Why picked: A point apiece, but momentum and psychology shift for both in a tight zone.
Argentina NT: Enzo Fernández withdrawn from squad with knee synovitis
Key facts: After featuring in the week's friendly, the midfielder was ruled out for the next date with inflammation in his right knee. The call-up reshuffle trims midfield depth for Tuesday's fixture.

Why picked: Injury updates for a core Argentina starter are region-significant during the international window.

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