All the players one by one Mouth They stopped to hug each other Sergio Romero. And it was logical: Chiquito saved them, the team and Jorge Almirón from trouble. Argentina’s soccer giant is about to be eliminated by Almagro, a team close to the relegation zone in the Second Division. The difference in penalties is made by the goal, which in that situation becomes more and more monstrous. He has always been a specialist, but since his arrival in the Xeneize goal he seems to have improved: he has saved 10 of the 19 thrown at him.
Romero was already key in the shootout against Racing that meant jumping to the semifinals of the Libertadores, when he promised he would save both and he did. Today, ‘Chiquito’ became decisive for the classification in the quarterfinals of Argentinian Cup. This time, according to himself, he told his companions that he would cover first so that they could carry it out calmly. However, it goes further. He not only deflected the former with one foot, but also controlled the latter, which triggered the victory.
Boca played with the starters, with the main team, with Edinson Cavani. He won it with a header from Ezequiel Bullaude and seemed to secure it with a nice long right hand from Lucas Blondel. So they traveled to half-time with a two-goal difference against an Almagro team that lacked the dexterity to take advantage of some clear opportunities.
Boca’s problem is that in the second half they were slow. Almagro then seized the opportunity to come back with goals from Federico Silvera and Agustín Maidana. Then, the xeneizes did not find the clarity to avoid the penalties.
Boca’s game is worrying. It was the same concern that had surrounded him for so long. An elimination against a Second Division team after leading by two goals is a scandal. But Romero was there to prevent trouble.
The Argentine Cup was left without River a few weeks ago and on Saturday, without Racing (in the heart of 3-5 against Huracán) and without Independiente (they lost on penalties to Estudiantes).
The quarter-final matches have been decided. On one side of the key, Boca-Talleres and Huracán- Estudiantes. On the other hand, San Lorenzo-San Martín de San Juan and Defensa y Justicia-Chaco For Ever. This means that if they advance there could be a final between two greats in the race: Boca-San Lorenzo. It will be a very hot classic.
Source: La Verdad
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