Boca Juniors faced Banfield in a match corresponding to the seventh round of the League Tournament. The match, played at La Bombonera, ended with a resounding victory for the xeneize team, with two key moments standing out: a great goal by Edinson Cavani and a defensive error by Banfield that was taken advantage of by Miguel Merentiel.
At 21 minutes into the first half, Edinson opened the scoring for Mouth with a goal of great quality. The play started on the right flank, where Luis Advíncula accelerated and, at speed, sent a precise cross into the area.
Cavani, showing his quality and experience, controlled the ball masterfully, snubbed defender Gabriel Aranda and, turning around, connected with a powerful shot that left goalkeeper Facundo Sanguinetti with no options.
This goal not only meant 1-0 for Mouthbut it was also Cavani’s 19th goal since his arrival at the club a year agoThe second half began with Banfield determined to seek the equalizer, but a defensive error changed the course of the match.
At 48 minutes, a wrong pass from Banfield defender Yonathan Rodríguez left the ball at the feet of Miguel Merentiel. The Boca forward did not waste the opportunity and, with a quick reaction, defined with precision to increase the lead to 2-0.
This goal was a hard blow for Banfield, who saw their hopes of a comeback fade away. With the score in their favour, Boca Juniors controlled the pace of the match and showed their superiority in all areas. The third goal was scored by Saralegui, sealing the victory.
Good defense
The defense, led by Marcos Rojo and Gary Medel, remained solid and neutralized Banfield’s offensive attempts. In midfield, Pol Fernández controlled the tempo of the game, distributing the ball accurately and creating attacking opportunities.
The victory of Boca Juniors not only allowed them to add three important points in the League Tournament, but also consolidated their position in the table and reinforced the team’s confidence for the upcoming challenges.
