BUENOS AIRES, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Argentinos Juniors advanced to the quarterfinals of Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 3-1 home win over 10-man Instituto Cordoba on Sunday.

Tomas Molina and Jose Herrera scored for the hosts in the space of three second-half minutes, but Gonzalo Requena reduced the deficit with a towering header in the 71st minute.

The visitors were reduced to 10 men when Nicolas Zalazar was shown a second yellow card for a bad challenge four minutes from time.

Argentinos Juniors put the result beyond doubt through Ismael Sosa, who tapped home from point-blank range after his initial attempt was blocked.

"This team is very passionate. These games are like finals and each stage will be more difficult," Argentinos Juniors manager Nicolas Diez told a post-match news conference.

"What is most satisfying for me is the knowledge that our fans will go home tonight very happy."

In other round of 16 matches on Sunday, Independiente progressed to the last eight with a 1-0 home win over Independiente Rivadavia, and Huracan advanced by prevailing 3-2 at home to Deportivo Riestra. ■