Boca Juniors came out with a lot of pressure in search of the third goal against Platense that would secure the victory. However, the visiting team surprised and scored a goal that adds suspense to the match.
At 55 minutes, Horacio Tijanovich made a great pass on the right side and crossed the ball into the area. Mauro Zárate took the ball and, after evading the defenders, shot, but the ball hit Facundo Roncaglia.
Nicolás Morgantini found the ball and pushed it to beat Agustín Rossi's goal. Now, Platense will push forward in search of the equalizer, while Boca Juniors will protect their lead.
If the result is confirmed, Boca Juniors will climb to ninth place in the Professional League, with 18 points (Atlético Tucumán is the leader with 25); while Platense has the same points but is in eighth place due to goal difference.
Boca Juniors vs. Platense: the preview
The present in Boca Juniors is not the best. So far in the tournament, Boca Juniors has only managed two consecutive victories once and has had several setbacks, the most recent one being against Patronato. In another lackluster performance, the team led by Hugo Ibarra lost 3-0 to 'Patrón' and suffered their third consecutive away defeat. The defense, once again, raised many doubts.
Platense will be the opponent, which is one of the contenders in the Professional League. So far, Platense has achieved four wins, six draws, and only suffered one defeat. With that record, the team has eighteen points and is in sixth place.
In the previous round, Platense could only manage a 0-0 draw against Barracas Central. “This is the way, because we must be patient and keep working so that the players continue to improve,” declared the coach.