Permission Mouth of a blow that represents the dramatic elimination against Vélez for the Argentine Cup and the certainty that 2024 will end without titles. He returns to La Bombonera with the task of giving an emotional and footballing response to his people and also with the need to win to strengthen the chances of entering the Libertadores 2025 through the annual classification.
It is important to detail this scenario to understand why a tough but fair 1-0 against the league’s mediocre Gimnasia was valued by a giant like Boca. There are xeneizes trying to reach the end of 2024 in the best way, getting closer and closer to entering the Libertadores, which they did not play this year…
Fernando Gago made only two changes: Luis Advíncula, with the irresponsible dismissal against Vélez, and Ignacio Miramón; inside, Juan Barinaga and Milton Giménez. Boca quickly found the composure that an early goal always means, but more so in the tense negative context. And he scored a goal with a good resolution from Giménez. Milton takes control and immediately takes the low, endless shot, typical of a great scorer. Boca had a chance to finish him off, but they didn’t. And Gimnasia, which had been lukewarm, came to life in the last 10 minutes and caused a few scares.
Vélez also won the lowest, against Sarmiento
Moments before Boca’s victory, leader Vélez took action. It remains to be seen how it responds to the pressure that Racing exerted the day before, winning and putting itself two points from the top, like Huracán. And Vélez beat mediocre Sarmiento 1-0. He deserves it, but it will cost him. Vélez did so with a penalty converted by Claudio Aquino. So, with two days left at least they know that they will start the next one with at least two points ahead.
And in another match on Sunday, Independiente defeated Central Córdoba 2-0 and really dreams of qualifying for one of the international cups. The goals were scored by Gabriel Avalos and Santiago Hidalgo. In addition, Luis Ingolotti saved a penalty against Avalos.
The positions show Vélez as the leader with 48 points. It is followed by four teams with one game less: Huracán and Racing with 43, Talleres 42 and River 39. Today they will meet from Quemeros and Cordoba. The Argentine league is entering its decisive chapters.
Source: La Verdad
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