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Independiente Edges Out Boca Juniors in Tense Encounter at La Bombonera
Buenos Aires, December 14, 2024 – Independiente secured a hard-fought victory against Boca Juniors in a matchday 27 clash of the 2024 Argentine Professional League’s second phase, played at the Estadio Alberto José Armando. The game, officiated by N. Arasa, was characterized by tension and yellow cards.
While Boca Juniors held 49% of possession, Independiente proved more clinical, generating 13 shots on goal (5 on target) compared to Boca’s 8 (2 on target). This superior shot accuracy translated to the final scoreline, although the margin doesn’t fully reflect the evenness of the match.
The game was punctuated by numerous fouls, 14 each, and both sides received yellow cards: two for Independiente (J. Laso in the 15th minute and F. Loyola in the 81st) and two for Boca Juniors (M. Delgado in the 30th and G. Fernandez in the 34th). Independiente’s greater accuracy in shots on target, coupled with better game management, proved crucial in securing the win. The match provided an exciting and intense spectacle for the fans in attendance.
Substitutions independiente: at minute 52 D. Martinez came in and F. Vera went out., at minute 66 I. Maestro came in and G. Avalos went out., at minute 66 L. Gonzalez came in and S. Hidalgo went out., at minute 83 F. Mancuello came in and L. Millan went out.
Substitutions boca juniors: at minute 66 B. Aguirre came in and K. Zenon went out., at minute 67 L. Janson came in and Miguel Merentiel went out., at minute 85 A. Martegani came in and E. Zeballos went out., at minute 85 I. Miramon came in and G. Fernandez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Boca Juniors
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Independiente
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