Boca Juniors faced Instituto in Alta Córdoba in a match corresponding to the eighth date of the 2024 Professional League. The match ended in a goalless draw, reflecting the difficulties that Diego Martínez’s team has faced in its recent away games.
From the start of the match, it was clear that it would be a difficult night for MouthDespite having renowned players such as Edinson Cavani and Miguel Ángel Merentiel up front, the team failed to create clear goal-scoring opportunities.
Instituto’s defense, led by Fernando Alarcón and Gonzalo Requena, was solid and well organized, preventing Mouth could shoot at goal in the entire match. The first half was a little uneventful. Boca tried to dominate possession of the ball, but they found Instituto well positioned on the field.
“La Gloria” had a few opportunities to open the scoring, but Sergio Romero, Boca’s goalkeeper, was alert to avoid any danger. In one of the most notable plays, Braian Cuello was one-on-one with Romero, but the goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball with a great intervention.
In the second half, the situation did not improve for MouthDespite the tactical changes and substitutions made by Diego Martínez, the team was unable to find the formula to break down Instituto’s defence. The lack of precision in the passes and the lack of creativity in the attack were evident.
For its part, Instituto continued to generate danger through quick counterattacks, but also failed to capitalize on its opportunities. The goalless draw left Mouth in an awkward position in the standings. With just nine points from eight games, the team is in 17th place, far from the top spots.
Negativity
This result also extends Boca’s negative streak away from home, where they have not been able to win in their last five games. This situation has generated concern among the fans and the club’s board, who expected better results under Diego Martínez.
The lack of effectiveness in the attack is one of the main problems that it faces MouthDespite having quality forwards, the team has not been able to translate possession of the ball into clear scoring opportunities. The lack of shots on goal in the match against Instituto is a clear reflection of this situation. In addition, the lack of creativity in the midfield has made it difficult to create dangerous plays.
