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Argentinian Classic Ends in a Draw: Racing and Boca Share Points at La Bombonera
Buenos Aires – In a match filled with emotions and cards, Racing Club and Boca Juniors drew in an intense encounter played at the Estadio Alberto José Armando, known as La Bombonera. Referee Nicolás Ramírez was a key figure, showing a total of seven yellow cards.
The match, part of the second phase of the Argentine Professional League, was a balanced duel in terms of ball possession, with a slight dominance by Boca Juniors (52%) compared to Racing Club’s 48%.
Despite the parity in the game, the score opened in the 76th minute, when S. Solari, assisted by G. Rojas, put Racing Club ahead. However, the joy would be short-lived, as in the 88th minute M. Gimenez, with a pass from L. Paredes, equalized the score for Boca Juniors.
Regarding shooting statistics, Boca Juniors generated more scoring opportunities, with 17 total shots (5 on target and 10 off target), while Racing Club recorded 14 shots (3 on target and 9 off target). Boca Juniors also dominated in corner kicks, with 11 compared to Racing Club’s 4.
The match was characterized by the intensity of the game, reflected in the 19 fouls committed by Racing Club and Boca Juniors’ 6. The referee cautioned five Racing Club players (A. Garcia, J. Nardoni, Adrian Martinez, G. Rojas and A. Fernandez) and two Boca Juniors players (A. Velasco and M. Gimenez). The match ended in a draw, leaving a bittersweet taste for both teams in their quest to climb positions in the league.
Substitutions racing club: at minute 52 I. Rodriguez came in and G. Rojas went out., at minute 63 Adrian Martinez came in and E. Torres went out., at minute 63 A. E. Almendra came in and M. Barrios went out., at minute 63 D. Vergara came in and S. Solari went out., at minute 89 T. Conechny came in and A. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions boca juniors: at minute 65 E. Cavani came in and M. Gimenez went out., at minute 65 A. Velasco came in and W. H. Alarcon Cepeda went out., at minute 75 M. Braida came in and M. Delgado went out., at minute 79 B. Aguirre came in and E. Zeballos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Boca Juniors
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Racing Club
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