Independ. Rivadavia claims crucial victory over Boca Juniors
Independiente Rivadavia defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. The match was marked by intensity and yellow cards, with a total of 6 bookings. Independiente Rivadavia opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal by S. Villa, who capitalized on a missed penalty to score with a precise shot. Boca Juniors had opportunities to equalize, but failed to convert any of their clear chances. In the 77th minute, I. Villalba scored the second goal for Independiente Rivadavia, securing the victory for his team. Boca Juniors discounted in the 90th minute with a goal by C. Medina, but it was too late for a comeback.
Independiente Rivadavia controlled possession for 37% of the match, while Boca Juniors had 63%. Despite the possession difference, Independiente Rivadavia created more scoring opportunities, with 12 total shots (4 on target, 4 off target), compared to Boca Juniors’ 10 (5 on target, 3 off target).
This result is crucial for Independiente Rivadavia in their fight to stay in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Boca Juniors, for their part, will need to re-evaluate their strategy to regain lost ground.
Substitutions boca juniors: at minute 46 M. Mendia came in and B. Aguirre went out., at minute 68 T. Belmonte came in and G. Medel went out., at minute 84 E. Zeballos came in and K. Zenon went out., at minute 84 M. Gimenez came in and G. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions independ. rivadavia: at minute 69 G. Rios came in and L. Rios went out., at minute 79 L. Gomez came in and L. Abecasis went out., at minute 79 V. Ramis came in and F. Romero went out., at minute 85 F. Petrasso came in and E. Burgos went out., at minute 86 M. Asenjo came in and S. Villa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independ. Rivadavia
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Boca Juniors
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