The Pincha celebrated at La Bombonera thanks to a decisive finish by its leading scorer, sparking a chorus of elation among the home fans who felt the gift of a win firsthand.
The dream of claiming a second league crown for Mouth continues to drift away, as this latest setback arrived on date 12 of the Binance 2023 Tournament with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Students in a tense Alberto J. Switch Stadium. The result drew whistles from large portions of the crowd as the mood soured during the evening.
George Almirón implemented several adjustments after the loss to San Lorenzo in Bajo Flores, yet even a bold move like reshuffling personnel did not yield the hoped-for renewal. The Xeneize side remains mired in familiar issues, with a characteristic sluggish defense and sparse attacking danger that left supporters wanting more.
In the first half, neither side managed to threaten the target. As the game progressed toward its closing stages, Boca showed more intensity, though that pressure never fully translated into a meaningful scoring chance. Gradually the visitors settled in, and the decisive moment arrived when Mauro Boselli crafted a clever scissors-kick in the rival box, slipping past the cautious defense and the goalkeeper Sergio Rosemary to crown the move with a goal.
Viewers spilled out in frustration after the strike, and the home side now faced a daunting run of results, having suffered five defeats in their last six league outings. The schedule demands a rebound on Tuesday when Boca hosts Deportivo Pereira in the second date of the Liberators Cup.
Date 12 of the Professional League Tournament: fixtures, schedules and results
SUMMARY, GOALS AND VIDEOS
- Moments of palpable reaction from the stands after the goal.
- STUDENT TARGET! Mauro Boselli delivers a memorable scissors-kick in La Bombonera.
- The little monkey makes a roaring return!
- Almirón reshuffles the bench at halftime, signaling a tactical rethink.
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HOW IT WORKS:
➡️ 22-Sebastian Villa⬅️ 16- Miguel Merentiel
➡️ 36- Cristian Medina⬅️ 21- Equi Fernandez#Mouth 0 – Students (LP) 0#DaleBoca
– Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) April 15, 2023
- Approach to Boca reveals a late-stage attempt to close the gap in an even first half.
- Prior to the cross, Ramírez picked up an injury, briefly halting play.
- Román urged his squad onward, as the Boquense faithful offered unwavering support to their players.
- With several changes from the start, Almirón experimented in defense and attack in an effort to alter Boca’s path.
- The starting XI for Pincha is noted here.
STATISTICS
Source: Goal