Early in the match, a miscue by Marinelli handed Xeneize the edge, yet Boca failed to convert several clear chances and still emerged with the victory.
Three straight wins in the league, all at La Bombonera. Suddenly Boca trips from a poor start, climbs to ninth place, and keeps building momentum. This win came by a slender 1-0 margin that did not fully reflect the rhythm of the game, as Boca pressed but lacked a real finishing spark for much of the night.
The night opened with a gift: a left‑sided free kick that Marinelli mishandled, allowing Miguel Merendiel to simply push it home. The Beast dominated the first half with a dangerous one‑on‑one that pulled off a sharp save from Prediger and a crucial line clearance by Garay after a double stop by the goalkeeper. Tigre did not threaten Javi García in those opening 45 minutes, and Boca carried the initiative into the break.
In the second half, the former Defensa y Justicia standout again failed to convert meaningful chances, a testament to Boca’s stubborn defense and the triple midfield pivot of Medina, Varela, and Equi which smothered Tigre’s attempts to regain control.
Aside from a Molinas free kick, Boca never allowed the visitors to threaten a comeback. Langoni, back from injury, also squandered a late opportunity to seal the result, but the win was earned in full, and its margin felt deserved given Boca’s overall dominance.
GOALS, VIDEOS AND SUMMARY
- Langoni produced another decisive one‑on‑one but fired wide, failing to convert a key chance.
- Langoni’s first decoy drew the defense toward him as he searched for the Beast, narrowly missing the through ball that could have altered the sequence.
- The second surge showed Langoni making a sharp move on the right, with Merendiel unable to connect in the box at a critical moment. The sequence underscored Boca’s speed on the flanks but also the occasional misfire in front of goal.
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THE SECOND MOON IS ALMOST ARRIVING
Luca Langoni executed a brilliant run on the right; Miguel Merendiel couldn’t connect in the box at a crucial moment. Tigre survived this attack.
- Another one‑on‑one by Merendiel, this time narrowly missing the target with inches to spare from the post.
- Marinelli’s vindication came through a pair of dramatic saves against Figal, followed by Garay’s intervention on the line to keep Tigre at bay.
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AMAZING DOUBLE STOP BY MARINELLI
Boca had a second chance when Figal headed in, but the Tigre keeper’s reflexes denied him twice before Martín Garay cleared on the line.
- Prediger then snatched a moment as Merendiel seemed ready to convert, cutting the angle and forcing a closing challenge by the defense.
- Merendiel aimed for the corner, hit the post, and Marinelli nearly stopped the rebound in his tracks.
- MOUTH TARGET! Marinelli missed, and Merendiel was there to pounce on the loose ball.
- La Bombonera basked in blue and gold as Boca prepared to unveil another strong presentation of the club’s style and spirit.