Boca Juniors emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Velez Sarsfield in a match that took place at La Bombonera stadium. The only goal of the game was scored by Cavani in the 60th minute. The match was intense, resulting in Ordoñez and Cavani getting sent off near the end.
Looking at the statistics, Boca had 3 shots on goal compared to Velez’s 3. Possession was slightly in favor of Velez with 52%, while Boca had 48%. Boca completed 393 passes with an accuracy of 80%, while Velez completed 401 passes with an accuracy of 83%. In terms of fouls, Boca committed 16 compared to Velez’s 11. Boca received 4 yellow cards, while Velez received 1. Both teams had a player each sent off with a red card. There were no offside calls, and both teams had an equal number of corner kicks with 5 each.
Boca’s lineup featured Marchiori as the goalkeeper, with players like García, Fernández, Gómez, and Aquino forming the defense. Ordoñez and Bouzat were in midfield, while Fernández, Pizzini, and Romero played in the attacking positions. Velez, on the other hand, lined up with Romero as the goalkeeper, Saracchi, Lema, Di Lollo, and Blanco in defense, Medina, Fernández, Fernández, and Zenón in midfield, and Cavani and Merentiel as the forwards.
Prior to this match, Boca had a mixed performance in recent games, with wins, draws, and losses in various competitions. They had secured victories against teams like Newell’s and Central Córdoba but also faced draws with teams like Independiente and Talleres. The team had also participated in the Copa Sudamericana and Argentine Cup, with different outcomes in each match.
Furthermore, the match was broadcasted live in various countries, allowing fans to follow the action from different parts of the world. The team’s key players, such as Pizzini, Romero, Merentiel, and Cavani, had been instrumental in their performances, contributing goals and assists throughout the season.
Overall, Boca Juniors’ victory over Velez Sarsfield added another chapter to the team’s history at La Bombonera, a stadium with a rich tradition of hosting important matches and events in Argentine soccer. The team’s upcoming games and performances will continue to be closely followed by fans and enthusiasts alike, as they aim for success in the league and other competitions.