“Boca throw the kitchen sink at Racing with five simultaneous substitutions including key attackers”
“Marco Di Césare's late foul epitomizes Racing's spoiling tactics in the closing stages”
Boca Juniors
Racing Club
A caggy affair at La Bombonera saw Boca Juniors and Racing Club cancel each other out in a scoreless draw that did neither side any favors in the title race. The first half was marred by niggling fouls and heated exchanges, epitomized by the 19th-minute flashpoint when Ayrton Costa and Matko Miljevic were both booked following a heated argument that encapsulated the match's fractious nature. Boca manager made wholesale changes at the hour mark, bringing on five fresh legs including Ángel Romero and Matías Zaracho in search of a breakthrough, but Racing's defensive discipline held firm. The result leaves both teams treading water in a crucial phase of the season, with seven yellow cards telling the story of a match higher on intensity than quality.
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The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Adrián Fernández from Racing Club committed a foul.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in their own half.
Substitution for Racing Club: Duván Vergara comes on to take the place of Santiago Solari.
Substitution for Racing Club: Duván Vergara comes on to take the place of Santiago Solari.
Marco Di CésareYellow CardMarco Di Césare from Racing Club receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Marco Di Césare from Racing Club commits a foul.
Agustín Marchesín from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Racing Club, following a save by Agustín Marchesín.
Corner kick awarded to Racing Club, following a save by Agustín Marchesín.
Boca Juniors has been flagged for offside. Ángel Romero has been ruled offside.
Matías Zaracho from Racing Club earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Foul committed by Tomás Aranda of Boca Juniors.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Tomás Aranda comes on to take the place of Tomás Belmonte.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Iker Zufiaurre comes on to take the place of Edinson Cavani.
Missed opportunity. Santiago Solari from Racing Club took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Franco PardoYellow CardFranco Pardo from Racing Club receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ángel Romero of Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ángel Romero from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ángel Romero from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gabriel Rojas from Racing Club commits a foul.
Gonzalo Gelini from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Ezequiel Cannavo from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Matías Zaracho from Racing Club took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards out.
A shot was thwarted. Tomás Belmonte from Boca Juniors tried a right-footed effort from the right side of the six-yard area, but it was blocked. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Lautaro Blanco.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors after Santiago Solari allowed it to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors, following a defensive play by Santiago Solari.
Substitution for Racing Club: Bruno Zuculini comes on to replace Baltasar Rodríguez, who has been injured.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match has been paused due to an injury to Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Milton Delgado of Boca Juniors commits a handball.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club has committed a handball.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Ángel Romero comes on to take the place of Williams Alarcón.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Gonzalo Gelini comes on to take the place of Miguel Merentiel.
Substitution for Racing Club: Adrián Fernández comes on to take the place of Tomás Conechny.
Substitution for Racing Club: Matías Zaracho comes on to take the place of Matko Miljevic.
Williams Alarcón from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Boca Juniors has been awarded a corner kick after Santiago Sosa allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors, following a deflection off Franco Pardo.
A shot is deflected. Tomás Belmonte from Boca Juniors tries a header from the right side of the six-yard area, but it gets blocked. The cross was delivered by Lautaro Blanco.
Offside call against Racing Club. Adrián Martínez has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Lautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors took a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors, following a deflection off Marco Di Césare.
Substitution for Racing Club: Franco Pardo comes on to take the place of Marcos Rojo.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Boca Juniors 0, Racing Club 0.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Boca Juniors 0, Racing Club 0.
Santiago Sosa from Racing Club commits a foul.
Miguel Merentiel from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Williams AlarcónYellow CardWilliams Alarcón from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors.
Adrián MartínezYellow CardAdrián Martínez from Racing Club receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Adrián Martínez from Racing Club committed a foul.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Ascacíbar from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Williams Alarcón from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club committed a foul.
Tomás Belmonte from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Tomás Belmonte from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The interruption has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Facundo Cambeses from Racing Club.
Marcos Rojo from Racing Club is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors after Baltasar Rodríguez allowed the ball to go out.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club commits a handball.
Shot goes wide. Adrián Martínez from Racing Club took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
Boca Juniors has been flagged for offside. Edinson Cavani has been caught in an offside position.
Milton Delgado from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club earns a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Boca Juniors is penalized for offside. Santiago Ascacíbar has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner kick awarded to Racing Club, following a foul by Milton Delgado.
Missed opportunity! Matko Miljevic from Racing Club took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target.
Gabriel Rojas from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Ascacíbar from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Miguel Merentiel from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Ezequiel Cannavo from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matko MiljevicYellow CardMatko Miljevic from Racing Club receives a yellow card.
Ayrton CostaYellow CardAyrton Costa from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card.
Milton Delgado from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club commits a foul.
Williams Alarcón from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Boca Juniors is flagged for offside. Edinson Cavani has been ruled offside.
Santiago SosaYellow CardSantiago Sosa from Racing Club receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Tomás Belmonte from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Santiago Sosa from Racing Club commits a foul.
Adrián Martínez from Racing Club committed a foul.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in their own half.
Corner kick awarded to Boca Juniors after Ezequiel Cannavo allowed the ball to go out of play.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club committed a foul.
Edinson Cavani from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marcelo Weigandt from Boca Juniors earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Tomás Conechny from Racing Club committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Racing Club, following a foul by Ayrton Costa.
Lautaro Blanco from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
Baltasar Rodríguez from Racing Club earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Matko Miljevic from Racing Club earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Ascacíbar from Boca Juniors commits a foul.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
