He was the great figure in Xeneize’s agonizing victory over Deportivo Pereira 2-1 in a Bombonera that gave him an ovation.
When was born Valentine BoatOn July 23, 2004, Boca was the best team in the world, champion in Japan, beating the Milan of a certain Carlo Ancelotti. Today, that 18-year-old boy had to enter this version of Boca 2023 off, without reaction, capable of losing four times in a row at La Bombonera if it were not for Advíncula’s left foot but especially for Barco’s.
The kid asked for it more than the big ones; she got stronger too. And she was encouraged to kick free throws. From one of the least showy positions at the time of the chiches, he played 3, but he was also a hook and a winger. The best attacks were born from his outbursts and in one of them came that precise cross-pass to Varela’s head, which revived all of Boca, when 99 minutes of the game against Deportivo Pereira were played.
After that forced debut of kids in 2021 due to a pandemic, “el Colo” spent almost two years without playing, who knows why. There are plenty of examples of players who dazzle at that age, although few in that position, it is true. Barco’s appearance ends up happening at the right time: when Boca needed him the most.
He is a boy and he will have to polish a lot of things, especially in defense. Going forward he seems to have everything clear. And against Pereira he showed that he had that sacred fire that is required of soccer players, not only from Boca.
It is no coincidence that when the referee whistled the end and Boca’s victory 2-1, Barquito just clenched his fist and sighed with relief. The victory was valuable and can serve as a boost to the spirit, but he knows that this is just beginning for him.
2023-04-19 03:03:40
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