It seemed that Boca was collapsing. To the tear that had forced Darío Benedetto out in the first few minutes, another casualty due to muscle problems was added in the second half, that of Frank Fabra, who until then was the standout for that overflowing left-footed shot that meant victory by 0-1.
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On top of that, barely replaced by the Colombian, Gimnasia equalized with a header from Leonardo Morales. However, the xeneizes got up, gave an immense show of personality and drew a victory that allows them to land on the last date of the Argentine league as exclusive leaders. They did it again with a shout from their last appearance from the quarry, Luca Langoni… Now the morbid show is coming in the final chapter.
Boca-Independiente and Racing-River, on Sunday
On Sunday at 10 p.m. Spanish time, the league will begin to be defined with a classic double overwhelmed by suspicions. Boca, leader with 51 units, will be local against Independiente and Racing, second with 50 points, will host River. The xeneize victory left Huracán without a chance…
Then the ghosts fly over. Will Rojo go all out knowing he can hand the title to his academic enemies? Will the millionaires give it their all knowing they can pave the way for their superclassic rival?
Everything will be seen on Sunday. Now the noise is made by Boca, who closed with a total smile the 81 minutes pending of that match on date 23 that had been suspended due to incidents between the police and local fans that led to the death of a Gimnasia fan.
Boca reacts to defeat
The xeneizes celebrated in the Bosque de la Plata. After stumbling over the weekend against Newell’s despite playing an hour with an extra man, Hugo Ibarra’s team bounced back and showed their ability to come out strong in adversity.
With two injured references outside, the face in Boca was given again by the youthful Luca Langoni, one of the healthy xeneizes appearances in this championship. The boy, author of crucial goals, once again built a decisive celebration. He is the sixth. His annotations allowed Boca to add 11 units. What an influence.
Langoni, key again
This time it was after a shot by Sebastián Villa at the post and a save by Rodrigo Rey against a shot by Pol Fernández, all in the same action. That’s where Langoni came to hunt the rebound and transform it into a resolution that can be worth a title.
Although he did not create too many goal situations, Gimnasia, who dreamed of a victory to ensure qualification for the 2023 Copa Libertadores, searched until the end and did not deserve to lose. “It was unfair,” said his coach Néstor Gorosito.
Gymnastics complains about VAR
The people from La Plata also complained that the VAR did not review a possible penalty play by Carlos Zambrano against Eric Ramírez in the first half.
Boca will have time to assess the impact of Benedetto and Fabra’s injuries. What he celebrates is that he reaches the last date depending on himself. There is another title in sight. The problem is that Racing also wants it. And that everything will be resolved in a morbid scenario, flooded with suspicion. From there will come the next champion of Argentine soccer.
