It is already a classic of Argentine football. Mouth he does not catch with his game, he does not convince with his performance, he does not dominate his rivals. However, he beats almost all of them by a goal difference and, in general, the decisive shout hits him Darius Benedetto. The new victim was Aldosivi. So this Boca adds 14 chapters without defeats, with 11 wins and 3 draws. A powerful streak that serves to lead the Argentine league, at least until today.
Boca is the paradigm of opportunism. Aldosivi made two rude mistakes and the xeneizes made the most of them. First, Martín Payero took advantage of a short pass behind the team from Mar del Plata and defined in front of the goalkeeper with a touch to the side.
After a quick header by Nicolás Valentini, a former Boca player, Benedetto appeared on the scene. The youthful Luca Langoni with his speed surprised, he arrived before Valentini and the goalkeeper José Devecchi, scored it, took it and assisted the 9. El Pipa only had to push it into the empty goal. It was the winning goal. As on so many occasions in this streak, Boca won with a resolution from Benedetto.
There is almost nothing about Boca that captivates. Perhaps his greatest virtue is the ability to replace crucial players who were lost along the way due to various injuries: first Sebastián Villa and later Exequiel Zeballos. In this ultra-emaciated Argentine soccer for now it is enough for him to dream.
Boca’s victory was drawn on a day that also showed River in action. The millionaires traveled to Paraná and also won in a tight development. What’s more, with the match zero to zero, Patronato had a great chance: Franco Armani saved a penalty from Justo Giani.
River still does not give up and beat the Board of Trustees
Later, at the start of the second half, River celebrated with a goal against the Colombian: a nice assist from Juanfer Quintero and a definition with a previous hook from Miguel Borja. With his irregularities, Marcelo Gallardo’s team also wants to get involved in the fight for the title. Will he catch up?
The other games on Sunday left Gimnasia with victory, which did not give up and beat Banfield 2-0 away with goals from Eric Ramírez and Braian Aleman. Independiente lost 1-2 away to Tigre and Talleres beat Godoy Cruz 3-1.
The positions today place the pointer with 45 points to Boca (must complete the suspension against Gimnasia). Atlético Tucumán has 44. Racing and River have 41. Then, with 40, Huracán and Gimnasia appear (one game less).
This Monday, great game: Racing – Atlético Tucumán
Today the 24th date will be completed with five matches: Argentinos – Huracán, Rosario Central – Defense and Justice, Students – Lanús, Central Córdoba – Newell’s and… a proposal that will largely mark the fate of the championship. In Avellaneda, Racing, third in the championship, will host Atlético Tucumán, second. All with the Boca pointer watching intently.
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