0-1: Boca’s controversial victory over the Libertadores

15 Years ago Mouth did not win the Libertadores Cup, who doesn’t raise the Cup obsessed with him. Now I am in a difficult situation in the group zone. I can’t beat against Always Ready from Bolivia. A defeat is fatal. Furthermore, height emerged as an obstacle rather than a threat. However, in that complex environment, xeneizes are still breathing. Of course, controversy enveloped everything.

In La Paz, at 3,600 meters above sea level, there is a lack of oxygen. The teams that came from the plains were suffering. Locals often express a geographical nuance. Boca showed authority, sought success, developed some clear scenarios and somewhat controlled the situation. Everything is true as he also lowered his level in a few passages and ended up winning with an invented penalty.

Arnaldo Giménez, goalkeeper of Always Ready, didn’t turn around: “Now you can’t talk about soccer. That the referees have stopped scratching. Stop helping big teams and let the boys compete. That was a gift for Boca. This victory belongs to the referee. You need to greet him. It’s embarrassing when these things happen. “

The anger is because the penalty that defined the game, which was converted by Eduardo Salvio, came after a non-existent offense against Toto himself. The Always Ready goalkeeper came before the Boca striker and took the ball from him. It wasn’t a foul by any means, but Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega charged it. Since there was no VAR in the first round of the Libertadores, the Bolivian’s anger was even greater.

There is another rare situation, but super soccer. Bolivian police entered the referees ’locker room and confiscated bags with some xeneizes shirts. Interaction with judges is prohibited in Conmebol battles … An ideal stage for bad intentions and hypocrisy. Always Ready denounced that “they are Boca’s gifts for the referees.”

Beyond all the weird nuances, it was a round night for Boca. It was his positioning very well in Group E. With his victory he placed second with 6 points, taking advantage of the fact that leader Corinthians (7) tied 0-0 with Colombia, against third Deportivo Cali ( 5). Always Ready is late with 4. Two dates are missing and the first two in each zone qualify.

Colón prevailed in Santa Fe and became leader

It was also a good day for the other Argentines who played for the Libertadores. With goals from Facundo Farías and Cristian Bernardi, Colón beat Cerro Porteño from Paraguay 2-1 in Santa Fe, discounted by Marcelo Moreno Martins. Now Colón leads Group H with Cerro Porteño, both with 7 points. Olimpia from Paraguay has 5 and Peñarol from Uruguay 3.

While Talleres at Mario Kempes stadium tied 2-2 with very difficult Flamengo. The Cordovans won it twice with goals from Willian Arao (against) and Michael Santos. The Cariocas tied it through Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Pedro. In Group H, Flamengo led with 10 points, Talleres followed with 7, Universidad Católica de Chile with 4 and Sporting Cristal closed with 1.

Now, in the Copa Libertadores, River will seek qualification on their visit to Fortaleza while Vélez will also play his last time in Brazil, in this case against Bragantino.