“Nicolás Retamar breaks the deadlock for Platense, capitalising on Boca's defensive vulnerability just moments after Sebastián Villa had fired wide. The goal came against the run of play given Boca's dominance, but Platense's efficiency in front of goal was ruthless.”
Pivotal“Miguel Merentiel converts to level the match at 1-1, rewarding Boca's persistence following the VAR controversy. The substitute, brought on at half-time, finally delivers when it matters most, sparing Boca a damaging loss in their title charge.”
Pivotal
Platense
Boca Juniors
Outstanding performance
Boca Juniors•GoalkeeperBoca Juniors dominated possession and territory throughout — 65% of the ball and 62 dangerous attacks to Platense's 36 — yet it was the home side who struck first through Nicolás Retamar just after the hour mark, punishing Boca's wastefulness in front of goal. The xeneizes had the lion's share of play but managed only three shots on target, and their goalkeeper was kept busy with seven saves as Platense's compact shape and clinical finishing threatened one of the upsets of the season. A pivotal moment arrived on 71 minutes when Luciano Giménez appeared to double the lead, only for VAR to disallow the goal for handball — a decision that kept Boca alive and shifted the momentum entirely. Miguel Merentiel, introduced at the break, finally made his presence felt ten minutes from time with the equaliser, ensuring Boca avoided a damaging defeat in a title race where every dropped point carries weight.
How entertaining was this match?
Offside
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano斯科 Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Miguel Merentiel Right Footed Shot Blocked
Yellow Card - Santiago Ascacibar
On Pablo Ferreira，Off Ivan Gomez Romero
Shot - Gonzalo Lencina Right Footed Shot Saved
Miguel MerentielShot - Miguel Merentiel Right Footed Shot Goal
assist: Santiago Ascacíbar
Goal - Miguel Merentiel 1-1
On Gonzalo Lencina，Off Luciano Gimenez
On Sebastian Villa Cano斯科，Off Sebastian Villa Cano
Goal - Luciano Gimenez 2-0，Assist：Bautista Merlini
Luciano GiménezVAR Decision - Goal Disallowed - Handball - Luciano Gimenez
Luciano GiménezShot - Luciano Gimenez Right Footed Shot Goal
Goal - Luciano Gimenez 2-0
On Dylan Gorosito，Off Leandro Lozano
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Blocked
Milton DelgadoYellow CardYellow Card - Milton Delgado
Shot - Ignacio Vazquez Head Shot Saved
Corner
On Bautista Merlini，Off Guido Mainero
On Santiago Quiros，Off Tomas Ariel Silva
On Franco Minerva，Off Gastón Togni
Shot - Leandro Lozano Left Footed Shot Saved
Corner
Nicolás RetamarShot - Nicolas Retamar Left Footed Shot Goal
Goal - Nicolas Retamar 1-0
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Missed
On Ayrton Enrique Costa，Off Marco Pellegrino
On Miguel Merentiel，Off Leandro Daniel Paredes
Shot - Martin Barrios Left Footed Shot Saved
Shot - Nicolas Retamar Head Shot Missed
Shot - Ivan Gomez Romero Right Footed Shot Missed
First Half Ends！0-0
Shot - Guido Mainero Head Shot Saved
Shot - Luciano Gimenez Head Shot Saved
Corner
Shot - Leandro Daniel Paredes Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Blocked
Corner
Corner
Corner
Shot - Tomas Aranda Left Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Ignacio Vazquez Head Shot Saved
Corner
Shot - Agustín Lagos Right Footed Shot Saved
Shot - Guido Mainero Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Tomas Aranda Right Footed Shot Blocked
Corner
Corner
Yellow Card - Tomas Ariel Silva
Corner
Offside
Shot - Tomas Aranda Right Footed Shot Saved
Corner
Kick-off! Referee：Jorge Balino
