“Santiago Ascacíbar breaks the deadlock with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, giving Boca the perfect start”
Pivotal“Tempers flare as both Lautaro Di Lollo and José Canale receive yellow cards for arguing with the referee”
“Miguel Merentiel doubles Boca's advantage with a precise header from the center of the box following a free kick”
Pivotal“Merentiel completes his brace with a clinical left-footed finish from the center of the penalty area to seal the victory”
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Lanús
Boca Juniors
Outstanding performance
Boca Juniors•AttackerBoca Juniors delivered a commanding performance at Lanús, establishing control early and never relinquishing it in this comprehensive 3-0 victory. Santiago Ascacíbar opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from outside the box after just 15 minutes, setting the tone for what would become a dominant display. Miguel Merentiel proved to be the star of the show, netting a clinical brace with goals in the 30th and 64th minutes - first with a well-placed header from a set piece, then finishing expertly with his left foot from close range. The match grew increasingly fractious as Lanús' frustration boiled over, with six yellow cards issued throughout the contest, including heated exchanges that saw players from both sides cautioned for arguments. This emphatic win strengthens Boca's title credentials and maintains their excellent form, while Lanús will need to regroup quickly to address their defensive vulnerabilities that were ruthlessly exposed.
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Missed opportunity! Thomás de Martis from Lanús took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Iker Zufiaurre from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Iker Zufiaurre from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Missed opportunity. Felipe Peña Biafore from Lanús attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the right. The chance was set up by Matías Sepúlveda, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Tomás Belmonte comes on to take the place of Leandro Paredes.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Iker Zufiaurre comes on to take the place of Adam Bareiro.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús, following a save by Agustín Marchesín.
The shot was stopped. Felipe Peña Biafore from Lanús directed a header from the center of the penalty area, but Agustín Marchesín of Boca Juniors made a save in the bottom left corner. The opportunity was set up by Tomás Guidara’s cross.
Substitution for Lanús: Felipe Peña Biafore comes on to take the place of Agustín Medina.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús after Marcelo Weigandt allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús after Marcelo Weigandt allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Matías Sepúlveda from Lanús takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Lucas Besozzi.
Adam BareiroYellow CardAdam Bareiro from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Carlos Izquierdoz Yellow CardCarlos Izquierdoz from Lanús receives a yellow card.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Carlos Izquierdoz from Lanús commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús, following a foul by Milton Delgado.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors.
Missed opportunity! Agustín Medina from Lanús takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it sails over the crossbar.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús after Milton Delgado allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús, following a foul by Milton Delgado.
Substitution for Lanús: Lucas Besozzi comes on to take the place of Walter Bou.
Leandro ParedesYellow CardLeandro Paredes from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card.
Milton Delgado from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Agustín Cardozo from Lanús earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Dylan AquinoYellow CardDylan Aquino of Lanús receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Dylan Aquino from Lanús commits a foul.
assist: Leandro Paredes
Goal! It's Lanús 0, Boca Juniors 3. Miguel Merentiel scores for Boca Juniors with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors heads the ball over the goal from the center of the box after a set piece, but the attempt goes off target.
José Canale from Lanús committed a foul.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Substitution for Lanús: Matías Sepúlveda comes on to take the place of Eduardo Salvio.
Missed opportunity! Tomás Aranda from Boca Juniors took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús after a foul by Milton Delgado.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors, following a play that resulted in a deflection off Tomás Guidara.
Santiago Ascacíbar of Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sasha Marcich from Lanús commits a foul.
Foul committed by Tomás Aranda from Boca Juniors.
Tomás Guidara from Lanús is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The shot was blocked. Dylan Aquino from Lanús took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save.
Shot on goal denied. Tomás Aranda of Boca Juniors takes a left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but Nahuel Losada of Lanús makes a save right in the middle of the goal, with assistance from Leandro Paredes.
Substitution for Lanús: Thomás de Martis comes on to take the place of Franco Watson.
Substitution for Lanús: Dylan Aquino comes on to take the place of Ramiro Carrera.
The second half has kicked off with the score at Lanús 0, Boca Juniors 2.
First Half ends, Lanús 0, Boca Juniors 2.
The shot was blocked. Franco Watson from Lanús took a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but Agustín Marchesín of Boca Juniors made a save right in the middle of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Walter Bou, who provided a headed assist.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Eduardo Salvio from Lanús earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Attempt saved. Adam Bareiro - Boca Juniors - header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Nahuel Losada - Lanús Assisted by Lautaro Blanco with a cross.
Attempt blocked. Santiago Ascacíbar - Boca Juniors - right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Lautaro Blanco - Boca Juniors - wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Eduardo Salvio - Lanús
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Attempt missed. Leandro Paredes - Boca Juniors - right footed shot from more than 35 yards from a direct free kick.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors.
Foul by Agustín Medina - Lanús
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner, Lanús. Conceded by Lautaro Blanco.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Carlos Izquierdoz - Lanús - wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Franco Watson - Lanús - left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Carlos Izquierdoz with a headed pass.
Goal! Lanús 0, Boca Juniors 2. Miguel Merentiel - Boca Juniors - header from the centre of the box.
Santiago Ascacíbar from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Agustín Medina from Lanús commits a foul.
Walter Bou from Lanús is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Walter Bou - Lanús - wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ramiro Carrera from Lanús earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Ramiro Carrera from Lanús earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Offside call against Lanús. Franco Watson has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Lautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card.
Lautaro Di LolloYellow CardLautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card.
Corner kick awarded to Lanús after a foul by Lautaro Di Lollo.
Goal! Boca Juniors takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Lanús. Santiago Ascacíbar scores with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Carlos Izquierdoz from Lanús commits a foul.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors committed a foul.
Carlos Izquierdoz from Lanús earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.
Lautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Walter Bou from Lanús commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Miguel Merentiel from Boca Juniors attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
A shot was thwarted. Lautaro Blanco from Boca Juniors tried to score with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but his attempt was blocked.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have been revealed, and the players are getting ready on the field.
