Professional League: Boca Juniors shook off the bad luck in Mendoza and thrashed Independiente Rivadavia 3-0.
Russo's team found victory against Lepra after 12 matches. It was a real relief for the Xeneize team, which won with goals from Zeballos, Velasco, and Centurion against them.
Boca Juniors returned to their former glory after a long time. In a packed Malvinas Argentinas stadium, with both fans celebrating, Miguel Ángel Russo's team convincingly defeated Independiente Rivadavia 3-0 in a match corresponding to the fifth round of the Clausura Tournament. Goals from Zeballos, Velazco, and Centurón were conceded. The Xeneize returned to winning ways after 12 games without a win and unleashed a real triumph.
The Mendoza night witnessed a vibrant and emotional match. On one hand, Boca Juniors were under pressure to break a losing streak that was generating internal and external questions. On the other, Lepra looked to strengthen their presence in the stadium and overcome their defeat against Estudiantes. They were unable to do so, accumulating their second consecutive defeat. But it was the Xeneize team that knew how to play with that pressure and found the starting point for their long-awaited recovery in Mendoza.
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Marcelo Alvarez
The start showed Independiente with ambition and intensity, pressing high and making things difficult for Boca Juniors at the start. However, Xeneize's individual excellence ultimately made the difference. In the 29th minute of the first half, Leandro Paredes shot at goal, and after a series of caroms, it ended with Russo's team scoring a 1-0 lead, breaking the deadlock and unleashing euphoria among Boca fans.
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Marcelo Alvarez
The goal forced the home team to push forward at Lepra, and in their attempt to equalize, they created gaps that Boca would not forgive as the minutes passed.
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Marcelo Alvarez
There wasn't much time left; Lepra had tried everything but could never break through the well-positioned defense or Agustín Marchesín, who responded confidently in the few interventions he had. Lepra lacked depth in the final yards and clarity to solve the problem.
The goal forced the home team to push forward at Lepra, and in their attempt to equalize, they created gaps that Boca would not forgive as the minutes passed.
Around the 40th minute of play, Changuito Zeballos made a run down the left, leaving him one-on-one with Centurión, making it 2-0. And the north stand went wild.
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Marcelo Alvarez
On the other hand, Boca played intelligently, controlled the pace of the match when necessary, and, above all, rediscovered their best form, and Alan Velazco appeared to seal the deal and made it 3-0.
It wasn't just a victory; it was a profound relief after weeks of frustration, doubt, and impatience. Russo's embrace with his teammates and the players' celebration at the end made clear the significance of this triumph and this recovery in Mendoza.
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Marcelo Alvarez
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