GOALS, VIDEOS AND SUMMARY
Boca Juniors visited La Paternal to face Argentinos Juniors in a gripping league clash, finally sealing a 1-0 victory with a late strike. The win added three valuable points to a campaign that has shown steady improvement for the visitors. The match, played on a tense day in Binance Tournament 2023, saw Xeneize edge ahead thanks to a precise finish from Michael Merentiel, keeping their climb up the table on track.
The opening stages favored the host, who pressed high and limited Argentinos’ build from the back. Early chances came in quick succession as Boca aimed to seize control but found the hosts resolute defensively and efficient in transition, leaving the score line unchanged at halftime.
After the break, a shifting dynamic emerged, particularly following Oshimoto Avalos’s departure. Boca adjusted their approach, maintaining pressure while the defense held firm against sporadic counters from the home side. The breakthrough arrived late in the match when a well-coordinated sequence involving Briasco and Advíncula culminated in Merentiel converting from close range for the decisive goal of the night.
Looking ahead, both teams face a demanding midweek schedule in the Libertadores. Boca Juniors travels to Deportivo Pereira in Colombia, while Argentinos Juniors hosts Corinthians. A win in either fixture would significantly boost both sides’ chances of advancing to the knockout stage, potentially leaving one leg in the next round with favorable prospects.
GOALS, VIDEOS AND SUMMARY
- Boca finds the winner! Michael Merentiel caps a late move with a clinical finish for 1-0.
- Advíncula creates a scoring opportunity, nearly adding a second for his side.
- Villa tests the goalkeeper with a header that Montiel manages to clear off the line.
- Goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes a crucial late save to deny Argentinos a late equalizer.
- Argentinos push forward in search of a dramatic response, keeping the home crowd anxious.
- The opener marks Boca’s early warning sign in La Paternal, signaling a tense finish to the game.
- Match visuals capture the intensity as rain-soaked scenes accompany the late moments of play.
- The atmosphere intensifies as Diego Armando Maradona’s legacy looms over this storied rivalry.
- Boca unveils their third kit for the season, adding a fresh look for upcoming fixtures.
STATISTICS
Source: Goal