The Xeneize drew 1-1 with Guapo at La Bombonera and remained six points behind Huracán, the leader, in the ninth round of the tournament. Maximiliano Zalazar and Milton Giménez scored the goals.
Boca tied 1-1 with Barracas Central at La Bombonera with goals from Maximiliano Zalazar, the author of the law of the former, and Milton Giménez, who debuted with a great backheel goal, in the ninth round of the 2024 Professional League.
Guapo took advantage of a good start to the game with a cross-shot from Zalazar from long distance, after being assisted by Rodrigo Herrera, six minutes into play. A shout that increased the high percentage of goals conceded by the Xeneize before halftime.
Boca, on the other hand, could not translate possession into dangerous situations. The crosses from Lautaro Blanco or the efforts from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel were the only arguments used to trouble their rivals, due to the lack of midfield participation and the lack of ideas from the flanks.
Everything changed when Giménez’s great backheel equalized the score, after another cross from Blanco, with the inclusion of Merentiel. The team of Diego Martínez closed the first half better with two more clear chances: the post hit by Zeballos (he headed it and the ball bounced off Siro Rosané) and the frontal header from the former Banfield player that went just over.
Both approaches came from crosses from the Beast, the most creative player who compensated for the deficit in the Boca game by dropping a little further back.
In the second half, the home team nullified Barracas Central and sought victory in every possible way. However, they lacked precision and almost regretted it at the end, not only because Gary Medel escaped expulsion, but because the visitors settled better by betting on counterattacks, with Daniel Juárez at the forefront.
Besides the saves by Sergio Romero, the last play was summed up in the controversial penalty that Boca claimed which could have easily been reviewed by Fernando Echenique in VAR. A supposed handball by Gonzalo Goñi in the box after Jabes Saralegui’s shot.
In the end, Boca needed a victory tonight to get back in the race for the 2024 Professional League. They are now six points away from Huracán, the leader.
19:27
The match has ended!
Boca and Barracas Central drew 1-1 at La Bombonera.
19:26
51′ 2T: Boca claimed a penalty
The shot from Jabes Saralegui hit Gonzalo Goñi’s hand and the play ended in a goal kick.
19:25
50′ 2T: Sergio Romero, in two tries
Daniel Juárez forced Boca’s goalkeeper to make a diving save.
19:23
47′ 2T: Daniel Juárez’s shot lacked spin
Barracas Central bets on counterattacks.
19:19
44′ 2T: Sergio Romero prevented Boca’s fall
Rodrigo Insúa hit a tremendous left-footed shot from outside the box.
Boca vs. Barracas: Sergio Romero’s save against Rodrigo Insúa
19:14
39′ 2T: High header from Milton Giménez
Once again Miguel Merentiel acted as an winger.
19:08
35′ 2T: Gary Medel, on the verge of a red card
Alex Juárez anticipated Boca’s defense and was just inches away from controlling the ball to go one-on-one with Sergio Romero. However, the Chilean cut him down from behind and prevented the play from escalating.
Gary Medel’s foul in Boca – Barracas that could have been a red card
19:03
28′ 2T: Barracas Central responded through Iván Tapia
Although he had passing options, the Guapo’s number 10 tried from long distance.
19:01
26′ 2T: Dangerous volley from Agustín Martegani
Boca is closer to the second goal at La Bombonera.
Boca vs. Barracas: Agustín Martegani’s shot
18:56
21′ 2T: Milton Giménez missed the goal
Boca’s forward claimed that the ball hit a Barracas Central defender.
18:50
14′ 2T: Sebastián Moyano’s spectacular save against Exequiel Zeballos
Boca’s forward got to the ball before Rodrigo Insúa’s challenge. Barracas Central’s goalkeeper made a spectacular stretch.
Boca vs. Barracas: Sebastián Moyano’s save
18:42
6′ 2T: Good attempt from Brian Aguirre
The substitute drove toward the middle and shot with his right foot: the ball went very close to Sebastián Moyano’s left post.
Boca vs. Barracas: Brian Aguirre’s shot
18:40
5′ 2T: Sebastián Moyano neutralized the danger
Boca is suffocating Barracas Central at the beginning of the second half.
18:38
3′ 2T: Exequiel Zeballos hooked and shot with his left foot
The first chance of the second half was for Boca.
18:38
The second half has started!
Brian Aguirre replaced Lautaro Di Lollo in Boca.
18:19
The first half has ended!
Boca and Barracas Central are tied 1-1 with goals from Maximiliano Zalazar and Milton Giménez.
18:18
45′ 1T: Great header from Milton Giménez
The forward connected with a cross from Miguel Merentiel, who compensated for Boca’s deficit by dropping a little further back.
Boca vs. Barracas: Milton Giménez’s header
18:12
40′ 1T: The post saved Barracas Central
Miguel Merentiel crossed from the left, Exequiel Zeballos headed, the ball hit Siro Rosane and almost went into Sebastián Moyano’s goal.
Boca vs. Barracas: Exequiel Zeballos’ header hits Siro Rosané and then the post
18:08
36′ 1T: Goal for Boca!
Milton Giménez equalized 1-1 against Barracas Central.
Milton Giménez’s first goal for Boca
18:05
33′ 1T: Luis Advíncula’s missed shot
Boca strung together passes and the Peruvian defender tried from long distance.
17:59
28′ 1T: Miguel Merentiel won in the air
Boca’s forward connected with a deep cross from Exequiel Zeballos, however, the ball went far from Barracas Central’s goal.
17:54
22′ 1T: Exequiel Zeballos shoots low
Boca’s forward got the rebound and pressured the goalkeeper Sebastián Moyano again.
17:52
20′ 1T: Boca attempts with Lautaro Blanco’s crosses
So far, the left-back is the only dangerous argument with which the Xeneize troubles Barracas Central.
17:41
9′ 1T: Two saves from Sebastián Moyano
The goalkeeper dealt with a cross from Lautaro Blanco and then cleared a rebound from the defense after Exequiel Zeballos’ attempt and Milton Giménez’s diversion attempt.
Boca vs. Barracas: Sebastián Moyano’s double save
17:39
6′ 1T: Goal for Barracas Central!
Maximiliano Zalazar scored the opening goal against Boca.
Boca vs. Barracas: Maximiliano Zalazar’s goal (0-1)
17:31
The match has started!
Boca and Barracas Central are already underway at La Bombonera.
17:17
The players are warming up
The players from Boca and Barracas Central are already on the pitch at La Bombonera.
17:16
The lineup for Boca vs. Barracas Central, for Liga Profesional
Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Lautaro Di Lollo, Nicolás Figal, Lautaro Blanco; Exequiel Zeballos, Tomás Belmonte, Gary Medel, Agustín Martegani; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez.
17:16
The lineup for Barracas vs. Boca, for Liga Profesional
Sebastián Moyano; Pedro Velurtas, Gonzalo Goñi, Nicolás Capraro, Rodrigo Insúa; Rodrigo Herrera, Siro Rosané; Marco Iacobellis, Alan Cantero, Maximiliano Zalazar; Alexis Domínguez.
17:13
Medel, back to midfield
The Chilean will leave the central defense for a while and position himself in the midfield alongside Tomás Belmonte.
16:57
La Bombonera ready to welcome Boca!
The Alberto J. Armando stadium is prepared for the match against Barracas Central.
16:32
Miramón will be a Boca player
There is an agreement with Lille, and only contract details remain for the player. He will be signed on loan for 18 months with a purchase clause that can become mandatory if he signs a certain number of game sheets during the loan. Read the details.
16:22
Equi Fernández executed the release clause and is no longer a Boca player
Al Qadisiya from Saudi Arabia paid the 20 million dollars stipulated in the contract and acquired the services of the midfielder, who after returning from the Olympic Games will say goodbye to the Xeneize.
16:04
Boca’s supremacy over Barracas Central in history
According to the official Barraqueño website, the Xeneize has won all 8 matches they have faced in history. The team from Parque Patricios is aiming for a phenomenal victory.
15:52
Boca’s absences to face Barracas Central
Edinson Cavani, Marcos Rojo, and Cristian Lema are not included in the squad as they will be rested physically. Also absent will be Pol Fernández, who was suspended for receiving his fifth yellow card against Taladro.
The starting central duo returns to Boca’s eleven to define the series with IDV. (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
15:51
What changes could Boca make for the game against Barracas Central
Martínez’s idea would be to field a team similar to the last match. Lautaro Di Lollo, Nicolás Figal, Milton Delgado or Jabes Saralegui, and Milton Giménez are the main candidates to replace those who will be absent.
Luciano Bisbal/Getty Images.
15:39
How Barracas Central arrives at the match against Boca
The team led by Alejandro Orfila will seek to change their course in the tournament, as they have only won their debut against Godoy Cruz. The remaining matches consist of two draws and five losses, with the last one being against Atlético Tucumán 2-0.
15:26
How Boca arrives at the match against Barracas Central
The Xeneize comes off a 3-0 thrashing of Banfield in the delayed match for the seventh round. Edinson Cavani, Miguel Merentiel, and Jabes Saralegui were responsible for leaving the team with twelve points in the championship and 37 in the annual table, just two away from entering the Libertadores spots.
15:20
Last-minute absence in Boca to face Barracas
Marcelo Saracchi presented flu-like symptoms and was deactivated by Diego Martínez for this afternoon’s match at La Bombonera. Payal was called up in his place.
Martínez had planned to include Saracchi in the eleven to rest Lautaro Blanco after the tie in Quito (@BocaJrsOficial).
15:08
The details of Boca vs. Barracas Central for the Liga Profesional
- Time: 17:30.
- TV: TNT Sports.
- Referee: Fernando Echenique.
- Stadium: La Bombonera.