Sebastian Villatoday in Independent Rivadavia from Mendozawas a starter in the match against Bocafor the 10th date of the Professional League, one year after his controversial departure from the La Ribera club.
The Colombian, who was a star, one of their top scorers and had won titles with the Xeneize, was convicted of gender violence in a court in Lomas de Zamora and the institution removed him from the first team.
There was a rift between Villa and Boca. The Colombian considered himself free, played for Bulgarian football and returned to Argentine football, now to play for the Cuyo team.
This Saturday, the Colombian greeted all the players, especially those with whom he shared the squad, although on the field he showed that he was hungry for revenge.
At 14 minutes, the home team had a penalty due to an unusual infraction Nicholas Figalwho tried to clear the ball but missed and hit his boot against the leg of an opponent. Facundo Tello, referee in Mendoza, did not hesitate. And the defender did not even protest.
Villa took the ball determined to score the 1-0, while trying not to be intimidated by some former teammates who tried to distract him. Advíncula, Pol Fernández and Merentiel, among others.
The Colombian took off running and made his famous little steps before reaching the penalty spot, where he took a slightly risky right-footed shot with the inside of his foot, at mid-height, towards Sergio Romero’s left side.
It was a piece of cake for the penalty-taking specialist goalkeeper, who did not need much effort to clear the ball with a high rebound that Villa tried to connect with but Pol Fernández arrived first to clear it.
Despite missing the penalty, Villa showed his old weapons against his former team: speed, dribbling and tireless pressure in the left area of the attack.
He nutmegged Advíncula, and one of his runs led to Independiente Rivadavia’s goal. He drew a corner and from there came the partial 1-0.
Villa was substituted and left the field to the applause of the home fans. However, the night did not end in the best way. In added time, Cristian Medina appeared to score the 1-1 and Boca’s equaliser.
