In a match packed with chances for both sides and with goalkeepers turning into heroes, Xeneize could not grab the edge, and Defensa y Justicia seized the moment to overtake the Falcons and push them into a drawless stalemate.
The 0-0 score, often described as a perfectly balanced game by some old traditions, is sometimes used to label a match as emotionally restrained. Yet in this encounter, La Bombonera hosted a lively duel where Boca Juniors and Defensa y Justicia offered an engaging show, even if the net did not bulge.
From the opening minutes it was clear that the midfields would be pivotal. The visitors started with a cautious shape, while Boca adopted a more direct, vertical approach that tested the wings and favored quick transitions. Defensa y Justicia pressed to force errors, while Chiquito Romero emerged as the match’s standout, denying Alanís and later Uvita Fernández with reflex saves, while Kevin Gutiérrez narrowly missed from a header that sailed over the crossbar.
Defensively, Boca faced some nerves as they absorbed pressure and attempted to counters. The two-wing system with Benedetto up front, which had yielded plenty in the Argentine Super Cup, did not click in this game. Only after the break did the home side begin to show more tenacity, helped by the crowd’s roar, yet Romero again had to intervene with important stops to keep the score level.
Overall, the duel produced nearly 50 attempts on goal between the two teams, underscoring the spectacle even without a goal. The match looked likely to tilt at times, notably when Defensa y Justicia crafted a dangerous moment off a free kick culminating in a remarkable save from Soto as Vázquez set up Merendiel’s potential winner. The final result left Boca unable to seize first place and Defensa unable to climb past San Lorenzo, but the quality on display suggested the 0-0 scoreline hardly reflected the drama on display.
The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 calendar featured fixtures, dates, schedules, and results that fans tracked closely, and this match added another chapter to a season defined by competitive balance and late twists on a big stage. The action continued to generate buzz among supporters and pundits alike, as both teams demonstrated growth and resilience in a high-stakes environment.
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BOCA JUNIORS- DEFENSE AND JUSTICE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute after minute tension between the Xeneize and the Falcon.
- Romero tried from outside the box and struck Unsain’s woodwork
- Once again Chiquito, the night’s leading figure, blocks a left-footed effort from Uvita Fernández
- Romero shields Alanís twice to deny the Falcon’s attempt
- Villa got past him, Benedetto allowed the run and Pol Fernandez had a moment to shoot but was halted by defenders
- While the Argentine Super Cup chatter filled the air, Boca pressed and La Bombonera erupted with energy
- With Chiquito Romero back, the Xeneize regained momentum
- From the start, the tactical plan was clear, confirmed by Julio Vaccari
- Good afternoon and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Boca Juniors faces Defensa y Justicia on the Binance 2023 tournament date 6 at Bombonera Stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The match between Xeneize and Halcón will be shown in Argentina by TNT Sports, available to subscribers with the football package through local cable providers.
TNT SPORTS
FORMATIONS
MOND JUNIORS
Sergio Romero; Luis Advincula, Bruno Valdez, Nicolas Figal, Frank Fabra; Pol Fernandez, Alan Varela, Oscar Romero; Luca Langoni, Sebastian Villa and Dario Benedetto. DT: Hugo Ibarra.
DEFENSE AND JUSTICE
Ezequiel Unsain; Agustín Sant’Anna, Nazareno Colombo, Tomas Cardona, Alexis Soto; Lautaro Escalante, Kevin Gutierrez, David Barbona, Gabriel Alanis, Santiago Solari; Nicholas Fernandez. DT: Julio Vaccari.
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