Match Report: Independiente Rivadavia 1 – 1 Boca Juniors
The Mendocinian Lepra started strong, leading with Villalba’s goal, but Medina emerged in stoppage time to secure a draw for Boca at the Malvinas Argentinas.
Highlights of the match:
Early dominance: Villa missed a penalty for Boca, but Villalba gave Independiente Rivadavia the lead with a header.
Late equalizer: Merentiel created a fantastic play and sent a cross that Medina headed in to tie the game.
Drama in the second half: Both teams had chances to win it, with Merentiel hitting the crossbar for Boca and Giménez almost scoring for Boca.
Other notable events:
Villa’s penalty was saved by Romero.
Both teams made several substitutions throughout the game.
Romero and Medel received yellow cards for Boca, while Figal and Romero did the same for Independiente Rivadavia.
Final result:
Independiente Rivadavia 1 - 1 Boca Juniors.
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29′ 1T: Centurión denied Cavani a goal
Pol Fernández recovered the ball in midfield and made a good through ball for Edinson Cavani, who controlled and took a powerful shot to the far post that Ezequiel Centurión brilliantly saved.
Other notable moments:
- 14’ 1T: Sergio Romero saved Villa’s penalty!
- 12′ 1T: Penalty awarded to Independiente Rivadavia after Nicolás Figal fouled Lautaro Ríos.
- 25′ 1T: Boca wasted another chance as Miguel Merentiel crossed the ball but Nicolás Figal couldn’t push it in.
- 29′ 1T: Cavani denied a goal by Centurión.
The match started at 18:26 and Boca and Independiente Rivadavia are currently tied 0-0.
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Match Highlights:
Independiente Rivadavia vs. Boca:
Independiente Rivadavia won one match, while Boca did not achieve any victories in their previous encounters.
The two teams drew once.
Possible absences for Boca:
Starting defenders Cristian Lema and Marcos Rojo are likely to miss the first match against Cruzeiro due to physical problems.
Independiente Rivadavia’s approach:
The Mendocinian team, currently 13th in the league, will be hoping to pull off an upset at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
Boca’s approach:
The Xeneize come from a 1-1 draw against Barracas Central and sit 14th in the Liga Profesional.
Match Details:
Time: 18:45
TV: ESPN Premium
Referee: Facundo Tello
* Stadium: Malvinas Argentinas