Despite taking the lead twice (first with Vázquez’s goal and then with Rojo’s penalty) Boca is unable to win. A defensive distraction leads to a draw for Arsenal, who then manages the process and defends well to get the point that he had gone to the Bombonera to find. The match ends 2-2
The match summary
So far, the live coverage of the match that was played at the Boca stadium.
They get upset between Rossi and Rojo and the Paraguayan Cristian Colmán, who had replaced Alexander Díaz, scores the 2-2 for the Viaduct.
In the absence of Darío Benedetto, Marcos Rojo takes charge of the penalty and changes it for a goal. Now, Boca beats Arsenal 2-1 at the Bombonera.
The Boca player struggles with a rival in the Arsenal area and the video assistants advise the main referee to review the play, due to a possible penalty. The two soccer players grab each other before the ball arrives, which manages to be hit by the ex-soccer player from Estudiantes. However, the referee signed the maximum penalty.
A stopped ball gives Arsenal a draw in the Bombonera. Damián Pérez throws a finder, the ball hits the left post of Boca’s goal and, on the rebound, Sebastián Lomónaco converts equality in the Bombonera. An award for those of the Viaduct, who never lost balance despite being at a disadvantage.
Without changes in any of the two teams, Boca and Arsenal play the second half in the Bombonera. The xeneize team wins 1-0 with a goal from Luis Vázquez.
Leandro Rey Hilfer, the referee, announces the end of the first half in the Bombonera. Boca beat Arsenal 1-0 thanks to Luis Vázquez’s tenth goal with the xeneize shirt. The local is a little deeper than his rival and has the necessary strength to go ahead on the scoreboard. Arsenal will have to improve in the second half if they want to take away something from their visit to La Boca.
Luis Vázquez breaks the zero on the scoreboard. The striker, alone, receives from Villa in the crescent of the area and draws his right foot. The shot, cornered and halfway up, overcomes Axel Werner’s resistance and becomes 1-0 (Vázquez’s tenth goal with the xeneize shirt).
Arsenal found the first chance of the game, which ended with Nicolás Figal regarding to score once morest his goal following a cross from the right wing. The xeneize defense cannot clear and the Viaduct team settles in the Agustín Rossi area. However, the danger dissipates and the score remains 0 to 0.
After an emotional tribute to the exccombatientes of Malvinas and the interpretation of the National Anthem, Leandro Rey Hilfer gives the order and Boca and Arsenal already play in the Bombonera.
The teams take the field with the 22 confirmed starters. Before the tribute to the ex-combatants of the Malvinas war, Sebastián Battaglia hugs Leonardo Madelón, coach of the Sarandí team. The xeneize team has several substitutes in its initial formation. Marcos Rojo plays from the first minute because he is suspended for the Copa Libertadores.
Although the referee originally appointed for this Saturday’s match at La Bombonera was Silvio Trucco, an injury will make it impossible for him to be present. Thus, Leandro Rey Hilfer will replace him, who will be accompanied by Germán Delfino and Ezequiel Brailovsky in the VAR.
In the absence of official confirmation, Marcelo Weigandt will wear the Boca shirt once more following five months and will start on the right side of the defense. In addition, Nicolás Figal and Marcos Rojo will make up the central duo, while in midfield Alan Varela and Esteban Rolón will divide the defensive tasks. Thus, Boca will go with: Agustín Rossi; Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolás Figal, Marcos Rojo and Frank Fabra; Esteban Rolón and Alan Varela; Eduardo Salvio, Aarón Molinas and Sebastián Villa; Louis Vazquez.
My name is Alejandro Casar González and I welcome you to the minute-by-minute coverage of the match that will be played from 9:30 p.m. at the Bombonera between Boca and Arsenal, for the 2022 Professional League Cup.