Boca Juniors bounced back from injuries as Weigandt delivered a superb strike to secure a place in the round of 16, a true Boca moment.
Libertadores nights at La Bombonera carry a special energy, and this one fueled the home side to clinch the qualification they desired. The match demanded grit, with the ball proving stubborn and injuries piling up, yet the team kept fighting until the final whistle.
Colo Colo arrived aiming to protect their chances, choosing to stay compact and wait for opportunities. At kickoff, Langoni, the substitute for Villa, looked the most dangerous in the opening exchanges but exited early after a blow. Óscar Romero later injected life into the attack, winning space and coming close to opening the scoring, only for Cortés to deny him.
The second half kept testing Boca as Benedetto left the field, replaced by Merentiel, with another change soon after. Advíncula also went off the pace, showing the toll of the physical battle. The moment of the match came when a move started on the left with Fabra and Pol, progressed through Romero, and on the tenth minute shifted to Weigandt on the right, prompting a loud roar from La Bombonera.
Despite the disadvantage, the visitors did not press for a late equalizer. Romero’s strike looked destined for the net, but it was not finished, and Boca saw the result through with heart as they secured a spot in the 16, heading into the hunt for the coveted continental title.
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BOCA JUNIORS – COLO COLO, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute by minute battle between Xeneize and the Cacique unfolds before the crowd.
- POL from the left, ROMERO clears, and CHELO WEIGANDT meets a precise cross with his right foot to strike danger into the box.
- Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Boca Juniors faces Colo Colo on matchday five of the group stage of the 2023 Copa Libertadores at the Bombonera.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The Xeneize versus Cacique game will be shown in Argentina and Chile by Fox Sports. Across South America it will be on ESPN 4, and in Mexico fans can watch via Espn 2. In the United States, Being into sports will carry the broadcast for viewers there.
For streaming, the game is available in Mexico and South America through Star+.
FORMATIONS
MOND JUNIORS
Sergio Romero; Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolas Figal, Bruno Valdez, Frank Fabra; Pol Fernandez, Alan Varela, Cristian Medina; Luis Advínula, Dario Benedetto, Luca Langoni. DT: Jorge Almiron.
COLOR COLOR
Brian Cortes; Bruno Gutiérrez, Ramiro González, Alan Saldivia, Erick Wiemberg, Agustín Bouzat; Cesar Fuentes, Esteban Pavez; Leonardo Gil; Marcos Bolados, Damian Pizarro. DT: Gustavo Quinteros.
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