In a vibrant match at the Bombonera, Boca Juniors tied 1-1 with Corinthians for the Copa Libertadores

Boca Juniors drew 1-1 with him Corinthians of Brazil, by date 5 of Group E of the Liberators cup. The match, which was arbitrated by the Uruguayan Christian Ferreyra, was played at the Bombonera and was televised by Fox Sports. Eduardo Santos Queiroz put Timao ahead at 16 minutes and Darío Benedetto, on his birthday, leveled at 42′ of the same stage. Sebastián Battaglia’s team played a great game, especially in the second time when he completely dominated his rival, who suffered the Castillo’s expulsion at 24′. However, the final stitch was missing. Now, must win the last date against Deportivo Cali at home to seal the classification to the round of 16.

Xeneize opted to become the owner of the development trying to make friends with the ball from the bottom, with the projection of the wings, the management of Varela-Pol Fernández and Romero, and the attacking trident with two wines. But the visit joined the lines in a few meters, pressed from three quarters of the field and sought to leave at speed. At times, it forced the local to skip lines at the start of the actions. And he threatened with quick transitions and the ball still.

Boca threatened with a couple of Salvio’s appearances: an attack that went high and a dribbling in the area that he tried to pass as a penalty. However, After 15 minutes, after a corner, Du Queiroz took a low and soft shot, but it went off the corner and overcame Rossi’s stretch: 1-0 and surprise of the visit.

The best of the auriazul cast occurred when he managed to cut into the rival field and be more direct, or when a midfielder stepped back to find space to think and was successful in the role of pitcher. He had clear opportunities to score. At 28, Varela stole, broke and assisted Benedetto, who finished off the crossbar. Moments later, Fernández put Salvio face to face with the goalkeeper, but Raúl Gustavo invented a providential closure when he was about to define. And at 38 Zeballos fought it, passed backwards, and Toto’s shot missed the net by a miracle.

But the feeling in the air of La Bombonera was that the goal was about to fall. Y he fell at 42. Zambrano won high on a loose ball after a bad rebound and ended up putting Benedetto in front of goal. And Pipa, with a crossed resolution, did not forgive: 1-1.

* Boca’s well-deserved equality

In the complement, it was all domain of Boca Juniors. Decidedly on the attack, the yields of Pol Fernández and Varela increased and he had several situations to score. However, the final stitch was missing. With fifteen minutes to go, Corinthians chose to close the match and add a point that suits them much better, since they remain at the top of the group and on the last date they will host Always Ready.

In an attempt to play for time in a change, the Boca players did not agree to return the ball due to an alleged physical discomfort from a rival and a great brawl broke out. There were eight minutes in total with discussions, shoves and that ended with the Colombian Castillo expelled, also the coach of Corinthians, Vítor Pereira after his invasion of the field of play. The referee also handed out yellow cards for Pol Fernández and Darío Benedetto.

From that moment and until the end, it was a complete monologue by Boca, who had the ball, circulated it judiciously but was not fine in the final stitch. Battaglia sought with Luis Vázquez instead of Zeballos to have more weight in the rival area and almost won it with a shot from the door of the Zambrano area, which went over the top. However, the clearest action was Salvio’s, at 46′, who missed the winning goal with a header in the small area.

A decisive week was launched for Sebastián Battaglia and your team. It is that in addition to this key duel in the Copa Libertadores, Boca is on the verge of playing a new final for the local tournament. On Saturday they beat Racing on penalties and advanced to the definition of the League Cup: his rival will be Tigre.

Looking ahead to the match against Corinthians, Battle not if he looked at nada. Agustín Rossi He was in the bow. In defense, one of the players who was sanctioned for what happened last season against Atlético Mineiro returned: the captain Carlos Izquierdoz was part of the game in the central defense after the suspension of four dates and was accompanied by Carlos Zambrano. On the sides they played Luis Advincula y Fran Fabra.

The xeneize coach once again opted for a midfield with three midfielders: the axis was Alan Varela and their sides were placed Pol Fernández and the Paraguayan Oscar Romero. In the front, Darío Benedetto was the reference, accompanied by the ends by Edward Salvio y Exequiel Zeballos.

On the Brazilian side, they are leaders of the championship Brazilian with 13 points. Last weekend they tied as visitors against Inter de Porto Alegre (2-2). For today’s match in Buenos Aires, DT Vítor Pereira did not have one of the most important players in the defense. the right side Fagnerone of the figures of the 2-0 in Brazil, was affected by an ankle sprain.

Group E of the Copa Libertadores was left with Corinthians leading with 8 (+1), followed by Boca Juniors with 7 (-1), Deportivo Cali 5 (+1) and Always Ready 4 (-1). This Thursday, the Colombians will receive the Bolivians in a transcendental duel for both. The last date will be with Xeneize again at home against Deportivo Cali and Corinthians in San Pablo against Always Ready, both games will be played on Thursday 26 from 9:00 p.m.

Formations:

Boca Juniors: Agustin Rossi; Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Carlos Izquierdoz, Frank Fabra; Pol Fernandez, Alan Varela, Oscar Romero; Eduardo Salvio, Darío Benedetto and Exequiel Zeballos. DT: Sebastián Battaglia.

Corinthians: Cassio; Lucas Piton, Robson, Joao Víctor, Raul Gustavo; Fabio Santos, Du Queiroz, Maycon, Gustavo Silva; William and Jo. DT: Victor Pereira.

Referee: Christian Ferreyra (Uruguay).

Estadio: The Bombonera.

TV: Fox Sports.

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