The Argentine Super Cup (Super Clasico) between Boca Juniors and its guest, River Plate, ended today, Sunday, in favor of the first (1-0), in the 18th round of the competition.
Dario Benedetto scored the only goal of the meeting for Boca, in the 65th minute. Boca Juniors raised its score to 32 points, in third place, two points behind leaders Atletico Tucuman, while River Plate remained with 29 points, in sixth place.
Boca tried to control the course of the match from the start, and Bayero’s shot rebounded from the defense in the fourth minute, and River Plate responded 3 minutes later when goalkeeper Rossi pushed back Mamana’s attempt.
And the play remained confined to the center of the field, in many periods of the first half, with timid attempts here and there, which did not reflect the heat of the Boca fans in the stands of the “La Bombonera” stadium.
Boca had a dangerous opportunity in the 64th minute when goalkeeper Armani blocked Fernandez’s sudden shot.
The ball turned into a corner and reached the head of striker Dario Benedetto, whose attempt settled to the right of the goalkeeper, in the 65th minute, giving the hosts an advantage.
River Plate almost equalized in the 80th minute, when goalkeeper Rossi made a mistake to clear a cross, but the defense prevented the danger in time.
On the other hand, Molinas missed the opportunity to consolidate Boca’s lead with a second goal, when veteran goalkeeper Armani saved his attempt, in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Boca captain Marcos Rojo was shown a red card for a very dangerous interference.
This is the seventh loss for River Plate against Boca, at the “La Bombonera” stadium, carving the leadership of coach Gallardo, in return for 8 wins and 11 draws, while Boca raised its score of victories in the Super Clasico to 77, compared to 70 for its rival.
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