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Boca Juniors defeats Barracas Central at La Bombonera
Boca Juniors secured a 1-0 victory against Barracas Central in a match played at the Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires, corresponding to matchday 12 of the 2025 Argentine Professional League. The match, refereed by Fernando Echenique, was characterized by clear territorial dominance from Boca, who had 59% possession. Despite not generating many clear goal-scoring opportunities (6 shots, 1 on target), Rodrigo Battaglia’s goal in the 40th minute, assisted by Luis Blanco, was enough to secure the three points. The goal came after a first half in which both teams received yellow cards: Giménez for Boca and Insua for Barracas. In the second half, Boca, while increasing its dominance, failed to extend its lead, while Barracas Central was imprecise in attack (6 shots, 0 on target). Boca’s victory was marred by yellow cards to Rojo and Giménez, and Barracas ended the game with one yellow card.
Substitutions barracas central: at minute 46 J. Candia came in and T. Porra went out., at minute 59 N. Barrios came in and I. Tapia went out., at minute 59 R. Barrios came in and J. Ruiz went out., at minute 59 M. Duarte came in and F. Mater went out., at minute 77 G. Morales came in and F. Bruera went out.
Substitutions boca juniors: at minute 64 L. Advincula came in and L. Blondel went out., at minute 64 K. Zenon came in and E. Zeballos went out., at minute 75 Miguel Merentiel came in and M. Gimenez went out., at minute 86 B. Aguirre came in and E. Cavani went out., at minute 86 A. Velasco came in and Carlos Palacios went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Boca Juniors
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Barracas Central
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