Boca Juniors will play their twelfth match in the Torneo de Transición&nbsp;against Godoy Cruz, today at 9:30 p.m. (Argentina time).
MATCH RECORD:
Godoy Cruz: Sebastián Moyano; Lucas Ceballos, Guillermo Cosaro, Rolando García Guerreño, José Luis Fernández; Fernando Zuqui, Diego Rodríguez, Gonzalo Cabrera, Claudio Aquino; Rubén Ramírez, Jaime Ayoví. Coach: Carlos Mayor.
Boca Juniors: Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Lisandro Magallán, Juan Forlín, Emanuel Insúa; Andrés Cubas, Fernando Gago, Nicolás Colazo; José Fuenzalida, Emmanuel Gigliotti, Federico Carrizo. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Referee: Saúl Laverni
Time: 9:30 p.m. (Argentina time)
Stadium: Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza).
BOCA’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 9 (17 points).
Current form: W-L-D-W-D-W
Last match: Boca Juniors 2 – Rosario Central 1
-Juan Forlín, who has recovered from his tear, will be in the starting line-up.
-Cristian Erbes suffered a tear and will be out for 15 days.
-The team will introduce&nbsp;seven substitutions. Forlín, Insúa, Cubas, Gago, Fuenzalida, Gigliotti and Carrizo will replace Echeverría, Erbes, Meli, Castellani, Martínez, Calleri and Chávez.
Injured: Daniel Díaz (sprain), Cristian Erbes (tear)
Suspended: none.
GODOY CRUZ’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 16&nbsp;(13 points).
Current form: D-L-L-D-D-W
Last match: Godoy Cruz 4 – Tigre 3
-The team will introduce&nbsp;two substitutions. Guillermo Cosaro and Gonzalo Cabrera will replace Luis Jerez Silva and Daniel González respectively.
Injured:&nbsp;none.
Suspended: none.
HEAD-TO-HEAD:&nbsp;Boca wins 5, Godoy Cruz&nbsp;wins 3. Ties 6.
Last meeting (Torneo Inicial 2013: Boca Juniors 3 – Godoy Cruz 0):
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ2nD6fE_cw[/youtube]]]>

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Pre-Match: Godoy Cruz – Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors&nbsp;won 2-1 against Rosario Central&nbsp;at the Bombonera.&nbsp;Echeverría and Marín scored for the “Xeneize”.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bElSKQ_3uuw[/youtube]
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (2):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Lisandro Magallán, Mariano Echeverría, Emanuel Insúa;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Gonzalo Castellani; Federico Carrizo, Emmanuel Gigliotti,&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Rosario Central (1):&nbsp;Mauricio Caranta; Paulo Ferrari, Tomás Berra,&nbsp;Lucas Acevedo, Elías Gómez;&nbsp;Walter Montoya, Damián Musto, Nery Domínguez, Pablo Becker; Franco Niell, José Antonio Valencia. Coach: Miguel Ángel Russo.
Goals:&nbsp;44’ José Antonio Valencia (RC), 74’ Mariano Echeverría (BJ), 77’ Leandro Marín.
Referee:&nbsp;Darío Herrera
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).]]>

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Full-Time: Boca Juniors 2 – Rosario Central 1

Boca Juniors and River Plate tied 1-1 at the Monumental. Gago was sent off after an inexistent penalty, in the first half.
The match should have been postponed because of the heavy rain conditions, but the referee decided to play. The pitch was full of puddles and the ball did not roll. Under the circumstances, the players abused of long passes and centres.
On the 22nd minute, Boca broke the deadlock. Federico Carrizo executed the free kick and Lisandro Magallán connected the ball with a volley. This was the first goal of the defender in First Division.
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River responded with two clear actions. Firstly, Gabriel Mercado headed to the right post; secondly, Agustín Orion saved the shot of Ramiro Funes Mori, who was alone into the goal area.
Five minutes before the end of the first half, the referee Mauro Vigliano ruled Fernando Gago had handled the ball and blew&nbsp;for a&nbsp;penalty. Also, Vigliano sent off Boca’s midfield, stating that he used it as last resource.
Although Gago hit the ball only with his head and left foot, the referee awarded something he invented. By divine justice, Rodrigo Mora deflected the penalty kick, over the goalpost.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs4UZYOL2Ko[/youtube]
In the second half, River took advantage of the extra player and approached the rival area with centres. Rodrigo Mora warned with a header, though Orion reacted perfectly. On the 78th minute, Boca’s goalkeeper responded badly to a weak header and Germán Pezzella scored on the rebound.
With the game tied, the referee was encouraged to show Funes Mori the red card for a severe mistimed tackle. Before, when River was losing, Vigliano had not sent off Mercado for a similar action.
At the end, any of both teams could have won the match. Andrés Chávez made a cross shot, but the ball bounced off Barovero’s body and ended out. Finally, Lucas Boyé, who was alone in the goal area, deflected his headed.
Boca’s next match will be on October 12th at 6:15 p.m. (Argentina time) against Rosario Central at the Bombonera.
League Table: River, 22 points; Lanús, 20; Independiente, 19; Rafaela and Newell’s, 17; Estudiantes and Racing, 16; Vélez and Boca, 14.
MATCH RECORD:
River Plate (1):&nbsp;Marcelo Barovero; Gabriel Mercado, Jonathan Maidana, Ramiro Funes Mori, Leonel Vangioni; Carlos Sánchez, Leonardo Ponzio, Ariel Rojas; Leonardo Pisculichi; Rodrigo Mora and Teófilo Gutiérrez. Coach: Marcelo Gallardo.
Boca Juniors (1): Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo; Marcelo Meli, Fernando Gago, Cristian Erbes, Federico Carrizo; Jonathan Calleri and Andrés Chávez. Coach:&nbsp;Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Goals:&nbsp;22′ Lisandro Magallán (B), 78′ Germán Pezzella (R).
Yellow cards: 25’ Leonel Vangioni (R), 26’ Leandro Marín, 41’ Andrés Chávez, 55’ Gabriel Mercado (R), 81’ Rodrigo Mora (R).
Red cards:&nbsp;40′ Fernando Gago (B), 83′ Ramiro Funes Mori.
Referee:&nbsp;Mauro Vigliano.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Monumental (River’s stadium).]]>

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Theft in the rain

Boca Juniors will play the “Superclásico”&nbsp;against River Plate, today at 5:15 p.m. (Argentina time). It’s the most awaited game of the year.
MATCH RECORD:
River Plate (4-3-1-2):&nbsp;Marcelo Barovero; Gabriel Mercado, Jonathan Maidana, Ramiro Funes Mori, Leonel Vangioni; Carlos Sánchez, Leonardo Ponzio, Ariel Rojas; Leonardo Pisculichi; Rodrigo Mora and Teófilo Gutiérrez. Coach: Marcelo Gallardo.
Boca Juniors (4-3-3): Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo; Marcelo Meli, Fernando Gago, Cristian Erbes, Federico Carrizo; Jonathan Calleri and Andrés Chávez. Coach:&nbsp;Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Referee:&nbsp;Mauro Vigliano.
Time:&nbsp;5:15 p.m. (Argentina time). You can see the match in our website.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Monumental (River’s stadium).
BOCA’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 13 (13 points).
Current form: L-W-W-L-D-W
Last match: Boca Juniors 1 – Quilmes 0
-Rodolfo Arruabarrena will repeat the starting line-up.
-Echeverría, Magallán, Meli, Carrizo, Calleri and Chávez will play their first Superclásico.
Injured: Daniel Díaz (sprain), Juan Forlín (tear)
Suspended: none.
RIVER’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 1 (21 points)
Current form: W-W-W-D-W-D
Last match: Lanús 1 – River 1
-Marcelo Gallardo will repeat the starting line-up.
-River had one ex-Boca player: Jonathan Maidana. In Boca, he won two titles: Recopa Sudamericana 2006 and Copa Libertadores 2007.
-Pisculichi will play his first Superclásico.
Injured: Matías Kranevitter (foot fracture).
Suspended: none.
HEAD-TO-HEAD:&nbsp;Boca wins 84, River&nbsp;wins 76. Ties 73.
Last meeting at&nbsp;River stadium (Torneo Inicial 2013: River Plate 0 – Boca Juniors 1):
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDSIizEK9M[/youtube]]]>

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Pre-Match: River Plate – Boca Juniors

In the previous of the Superclásico, Boca Juniors defeated Quilmes 1-0 in the Bombonera. Federico Carrizo scored the goal.
After losing against Racing, the “Xeneize” should have reacted immediately to stay in the title race. Although Boca’s performance was not good, it reached to beat a poor version of Quilmes.
On the 15th minute, the local team warned with a great free kick, executed by Nicolás Colazo to Leandro Marín. However, the shot of the defender was deflected.
At the end of the first half, Boca had the best opportunity. Assisted by Andrés Chávez, Jonathan Calleri hit the ball with his chest, though Sebastián Martínez saved over the line.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ_WdyfwbQ[/youtube]
In the beginning of the second half, the “Xeneize” took advantage of a rival’s mistake to break the deadlock. Fernando Gago recovered the ball and passed to Chávez. The forward pulled of his mark on speed and assisted Federico Carrizo, who finally scored. The shot of the midfield bounced off Lucas Suárez and ended up into the goal.
Despite not having ideas, Quilmes approached the area of Agustín Orion with centres to their tall players, but without accuracy. However, Boca will take it as a warning to avoid recurrence in future matches.
Without shining, the “Xeneize” reaches the most awaited game of the year with a win. It will be on Sunday at 5:15 p.m. in River’s stadium.
League Table:&nbsp;River, 21 points; Independiente, 18; Lanús, 17; Newell’s and Racing, 16; Vélez and Rafaela, 14; Boca, Estudiantes, San Lorenzo, Arsenal and Rosario Central, 13.
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors:&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo; Marcelo Meli, Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo (Emanuel Insúa 90), Jonathan Calleri (Emmanuel Gigliotti 71) and Andrés Chávez (José Fuenzalida 77). Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Quilmes:&nbsp;Silvio Dulcich; Emiliano Carrasco, Sebastián Martínez, Joel Carli, Lucas Suárez; Matías Morales (Adrián Fernández 62), Sebastián Romero, Santiago Martínez, Arnaldo González (Nicolás Cabrera 84); Sergio Hipperdinger (Nicolás López 76) and Gonzalo Klusener. Coach: Pablo Quatrocchi.
Goal:&nbsp;51’ Federico Carrizo (B)
Yellow cards: 14’ Arnaldo González (Q), 33’ Sebastián Romero (Q), 48’ Joel Carli (Q), 67’ Cristian Erbes (B), 70’ Marcelo Meli (B), 85’ Sebastián Martínez (Q), 88’ Emiliano Carrasco (Q).
Referee:&nbsp;Fernando Rapallini
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).]]>

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We are going for you, River

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Boca Juniors&nbsp;won 1-0 against Quilmes in the Bombonera.&nbsp;Carrizo scored for the “Xeneize”.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ_WdyfwbQ[/youtube]
MATCH RECORD
Boca Juniors: Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo; Marcelo Meli, Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Quilmes: Silvio Dulcich; Emiliano Carrasco, Sebastián Martínez, Joel Carli, Lucas Suárez; Matías Morales, Sebastián Romero, Santiago Martínez, Arnaldo González; Sergio Hipperdinger and Gonzalo Klusener. Coach: Pablo Quatrocchi.
Goal: 51’ Federico Carrizo (B)
Referee: Fernando Rapallini
Stadium: The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).

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Full-Time: Boca Juniors 1 – Quilmes 0

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Two weeks later, the match resumed and Boca lost 2-1 against Racing. Before this, the “Xeneize” was winning 1-0.
Up to the moment&nbsp;the match was suspended because of the rain in&nbsp;the&nbsp;56th minute, Boca was winning 1-0 against Racing. However, in the last 34 minutes, Boca’s performance was disastrous.
The defense made three mistakes and Racing scored two goals, by Gustavo Bou. Firstly, the forward, who was assisted by Diego Milito, executed a good shot; secondly, he headed from inside the penalty area to the right of the goal.
When facing this disadvantage, the local team collapsed and did not react. They abused long passes nowhere, without clear ideas. Andrés Chávez had the only straight-forward&nbsp;chance for Boca, though the ball ended up near the left post.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTl4_1DcRH0[/youtube]
This was the first defeat since Arruabarrena’s arrival as coach. “We have to change the image immediately”, analyzed “El Vasco”. The next match will be on Sunday at 6:15 p.m. against Quilmes, for the nineth match in the Torneo de Transición.
League Table:&nbsp;River, 20 points; Lanús and Newell’s, 16; Independiente, 15; Vélez, 14;&nbsp;Rosario Central, Rafaela and Racing, 13; Boca, 10.
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (1):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Racing Club (2):&nbsp;Sebastián Saja; Gastón Díaz, Luciano Lollo, Yonathan Cabral, Leandro Grimi; Marcos Acuña, Ezequiel Videla, Luciano Aued, Nicolás Oroz; Diego Milito&nbsp;and Gustavo Bou. Coach: Diego Cocca.
Goal:&nbsp;25′ Jonathan Calleri (B), 61′ Gustavo Bou (R), 71′ Gustavo Bou (R).
Yellow cards: 20’ Gastón Díaz (R), 34’ Cristian Erbes (B), 82’ Nicolás Colazo (B), 83’ Ezequiel Videla (R), 90+1’ Marcelo Meli (B).
Referee:&nbsp;Federico Beligoy.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).

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An incredible defeat

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Boca Juniors lost 2-1 against Racing Club&nbsp;in the Bombonera. The match resumed after the rain.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eULBvShwthE[/youtube]
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (1):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Lisandro Magallán, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Racing Club (2): Sebastián Saja; Gastón Díaz, Luciano Lollo, Yonathan Cabral, Leandro Grimi; Marcos Acuña, Ezequiel Videla, Luciano Aued, Nicolás Oroz; Diego Milito&nbsp;and Gustavo Bou. Coach: Diego Cocca.
Goal:&nbsp;25′ Jonathan Calleri (B), 61′ Gustavo Bou (R), 71′ Gustavo Bou (R).
Referee: Federico Beligoy.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).

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Full-Time: Boca Juniors 1 – Racing Club 2

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Boca Juniors will play their eighth match in the Torneo de Transición&nbsp;against Banfield, today at 6:15 p.m. (Argentina time).
MATCH RECORD:
Banfield (4-3-3):&nbsp;Gaspar Servio; Gonzalo Bettini, Nicolás Bianchi Arce, Fabián Noguera, Gustavo Toledo; Walter Erviti, Nicolás Domingo; Juan Cazares; Nicolás Bertolo, Santiago Salcedo and Ricardo Noir. Coach: Matías Almeyda.
Boca Juniors (4-3-3): Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Emanuel Insúa,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Gonzalo Castellani, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and Juan Manuel Martínez. Coach:&nbsp;Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Referee:&nbsp;Saúl Laverni
Time:&nbsp;6:15 p.m. (Argentina time).
Stadium:&nbsp;Florencio Sola (Banfield’s stadium).
BOCA’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 10 (9 points – 1 match suspended).
Current form: L-W-L-L-W-W
Last match (Suspended): Boca Juniors 1 – Racing Club 0
-The team will introduce&nbsp;three substitutions. Emanuel Insúa, Gonzalo Castellani and Juan Manuel Martínez will replace Nicolás Colazo, Marcelo Meli and Andrés Chávez, respectively
Injured: Pablo Ledesma (dislocated shoulder)
Suspended: none.
BANFIELD’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 19 (6 points)
Current form: L-W-W-L-L-L
Last match: Lanús 1 – Banfield 0
-The team will introduce&nbsp;one forced substitution. Gonzalo Bettini will replace Nicolás Tagliafico, who was sent off in the last match.
-Banfield had three ex-Boca players: Walter Erviti, Nicolás Bertolo and Ricardo Noir.
Injured: none.
Suspended: Nicolás Tagliafico (red card), Nahuel Yeri (red card)
HEAD-TO-HEAD:&nbsp;Boca wins 63, Banfield wins 22. Ties 21.
Last meeting (Torneo Clausura 2012: Banfield &nbsp;1 – Boca Juniors 1):
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlYGV88oox8[/youtube]

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Pre-Match: Banfield – Boca Juniors

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Up to the moment&nbsp;the match was suspended because of the rain in&nbsp;the&nbsp;56th minute, Boca was winning 1-0 against Racing.&nbsp;It may&nbsp;continue the next week. 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEkR5TohtQw[/youtube]
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (4-3-3):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Racing Club (4-4-2): Sebastián Saja; Iván Pillud, Luciano Lollo, Yonathan Cabral, Leandro Grimi; Gastón Díaz, Ezequiel Videla, Luciano Aued, Marcos Acuña; Facundo Castillón and Gustavo Bou. Coach: Diego Cocca.
Goal: 25′ Jonathan Calleri (B).
Referee: Federico Beligoy.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).

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Suspended: Boca Juniors 1 – Racing Club 0

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Boca Juniors will play their seventh match in the Torneo de Transición&nbsp;against Racing Club in the Bombonera, today at 6:15 p.m. (Argentina time).
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (4-3-3):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Cristian Erbes, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Jonathan Calleri and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Racing Club (4-4-2): Sebastián Saja; Iván Pillud, Luciano Lollo, Yonathan Cabral, Leandro Grimi; Gastón Díaz, Ezequiel Videla, Luciano Aued, Marcos Acuña; Facundo Castillón and Gustavo Bou. Coach: Diego Cocca.
Referee: Federico Beligoy.
Time:&nbsp;6:15 p.m. (Argentina time).
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s stadium).
BOCA’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 10 (9 points).
Current form: L-W-L-L-W-W
Last match: Olimpo 0 – Boca Juniors 1.
-Cristian Erbes, who has recovered from his muscle pain, will be in the starting line-up, replacing Federico Bravo. Also, Jonathan Calleri will substitute Emmanuel Gigliotti.
Injured: Pablo Ledesma (dislocated shoulder), Juan Manuel Martínez (neck strain).
Suspended: none.
RACING’S NEWS:
Position in the Torneo de Transición: 9 (9 points).
Current form: W-W-L-W-L-L
Last match: Racing 1 – Lanús 3.
-The team will introduce&nbsp;three substitutions. Luciano Aued, Marcos Acuña and Facundo Castillon will replace Nelson Acevedo, Ricardo Centurión and Gabriel Hauche, respectively.
Injured: Diego Milito (tear), Gabriel Hauche (tear).
Suspended: Ricardo Centurión (red card).
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Boca wins 89, Racing wins 63. Ties 44.
Last meeting (Torneo Final 2014: Racing Club 1 – Boca Juniors 2): 
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT3-WwXv280[/youtube]

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Pre-Match: Boca Juniors – Racing Club

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Boca Juniors defeated Olimpo 1-0 in Bahía Blanca. In the last fifteen minutes, Gigliotti scored the goal.
After the victory of River, the leader of the Torneo de Transición, Boca was made&nbsp;to beat Olimpo in order to stay in the title race.
In Bahía Blanca, the local team had the first action of the match. Cristian Villanueva executed a long shot, though it was easy for Agustín Orion.
On the 13th minute, Miguel Borja was sent off for a head-butt to Mariano Echeverría. With numerical advantage, the “Xeneize” had the bulk of the possession, but they could not break Olimpo’s strong defense, who was in a tight block, near the area.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtoViG2qgjk[/youtube]
Boca’s fans had to wait until the second half to see&nbsp;a better version of the team. Jonathan Calleri received a good pass into the penalty area from Marcelo Meli, but the forward was not accurate in the definition. It was a warning. A few minutes later, Emmanuel Gigliotti scored the goal: he headed from inside the box to the right of the goal,&nbsp;assisted by Fernando Gago.
Since Rodolfo Arruabarrena took over as Boca’s coach, things are looking up. The performance of the team is coming along very well, completely different from Bianchi’s period. “We have to improve”, said the coach, beyond the victory.
The next match will be on September 14th at 6:15, against Racing in the Bombonera.
League Table: River, 16 points; Vélez, 13; Newell’s and Independiente, 12; Central and Lanús, 10; Boca, Estudiantes, Rafaela, Racing and Arsenal, 9.
MATCH RECORD:
Olimpo (0):&nbsp;Nereo Champagne; Juan Ignacio Sills, Iván Furios, Néstor Moiraghi, Cristian Villanueva; Mauricio Cuero (Orlando Gaona Lugo 81), Jonathan Blanco, Leonardo Gil, David Vega (Jacobo Mansilla 63); Juan Manuel Olivares (Agustín Vuletich 82) and Miguel Borja. Coach: Walter Perazzo.
Boca Juniors (1):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Federico Bravo (Juan Manuel Martínez 45), Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo (Emanuel Insúa 72), Emmanuel Gigliotti and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez (Jonathan Calleri&nbsp; 56). Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Goal:&nbsp;78′ Emmanuel Gigliotti (B).
Yellow cards: 36’ David Vega (O), 67’ Cristian Villanueva (O), 70’ Mariano Echeverría (B), 83’ Juan Ignacio Sills (O), 87’ Iván Furios (O).
Red cards: 13’ Miguel Borja (O), 89’ Juan Ignacio Sills (O)
Referee:&nbsp;Diego Ceballos.
Stadium:&nbsp;Roberto Natalio Carminatti (Olimpo’s stadium).

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A needed victory

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Boca will play their sixth match in the Torneo de Transición&nbsp;against Olimpo in Bahía Blanca, today at 9:30 p.m. (Argentina time).
MATCH RECORD:
Olimpo (4-4-2): Nereo Champagne; Juan Ignacio Sills, Iván Furios, Néstor Moiraghi, Cristian Villanueva; Mauricio Cuero, Jonathan Blanco, Leonardo Gil, Jacobo Mansilla; Juan Manuel Olivares and Miguel Borja. Coach: Walter Perazzo.
Boca Juniors (4-3-3): Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Nicolás Colazo;&nbsp;Marcelo Meli,&nbsp;Federico Bravo, Fernando Gago; Federico Carrizo, Emmanuel Gigliotti and&nbsp;Andrés Chávez. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Referee:&nbsp;Diego Ceballos.
Time:&nbsp;9:30 p.m. (Argentina time).
Stadium:&nbsp;Roberto Natalio Carminatti (Olimpo’s stadium).
BOCA’S NEWS:
Current form: L-W-L-L-W
Last match: <a href="https://planetabj.com/en/resurrection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boca 3 – Vélez 1</a>
–The team will present four substitutions. Fernando Gago, Federico Bravo, Federico Carrizo and Emmanuel Gigliotti will replace Gonzalo Castellani, Cristian Erbes, Luciano Acosta and Jonathan Calleri, respectively.
-Emanuel Insúa, who has recovered from his tear, will be on the bench.
Injured: Juan Forlín (tear), Cristian Erbes (muscle pain), Pablo Ledesma (dislocated shoulder)
Suspended: Gonzalo Castellani (red card).
International absences: José Fuenzalida (Chile).
OLIMPO’S NEWS:
Current form: W-L-L-D
Last match: Lanús 1 – Olimpo 1
-Jacobo Mansilla and Jonathan Blanco will substitute David Vega and Juan Manuel Cobo, respectively.
-Jonathan Blanco is the top scorer of the team, with 3 penalty goals.
Injured: none.
Suspended: none.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Boca wins 10, Olimpo wins 2. Tied 7.
Last meeting (Final Tournament 2014: Boca Juniors 2 – Olimpo 0):
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksNjGjlSxS8[/youtube]

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Pre-Match: Olimpo – Boca Juniors

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In Arruabarrena’s debut as coach, Boca Juniors defeated Vélez 3-1 in the Bombonera. Díaz, Meli and Chávez scored for the winner.
Beyond the substitutions of some players and the tactic, Boca’s new version showed sacrifice, dedication and commitment, completely different from&nbsp;the previous games.
The real change was made by the footballers, as Arruabarrena said&nbsp;after the match: “In two trainings we cannot modify anything”. However, following the departure of Carlos Bianchi, the team came round.
In the first half, the “Xeneize” generated several scoring chances, but the definition was not accurate: Marcelo Meli kicked tha ball close to the bar and&nbsp;Facundo Cardozo saved on the line the shot&nbsp;of Calleri. Vélez had different luck and scored in their only one opportunity, with an excellent cross shot made by Jorge Correa in the last minute.
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Far from collapsing, Boca came out much more motivated in the second half. On the 56th minute, Daniel “Cata” Díaz tied the match. He headed from inside the penalty area to the right of the goal. Then, Meli, who was the best of the team, took advantage of a bad reaction of Sebastián Sosa and scored the second goal. Finally, Andrés Chávez sentenced the result with a powerful shot.
To beat Vélez, the leader of the tournament, Boca worked like a team. All players were committed to the cause, leaving their hearts and souls in each ball. Undoubtedly, this is the way to go forward.
The next match will be on September 4th at 9:15 p.m., against Central in Rosario, for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana’s&nbsp;second round.
MATCH RECORD:
Boca Juniors (3):&nbsp;Agustín Orion; Leandro Marín, Mariano Echeverría, Daniel Díaz, Nicolás Colazo; Marcelo Meli (Gonzalo Castellani 77), Cristian Erbes; Luciano Acosta (Andrés Chávez 57), Fernando Gago, Federico Carrizo; Jonathan Calleri (Emmanuel Gigliotti 77). Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Vélez Sarsfield (1):&nbsp;Sebastián Sosa; Fabián Cubero, Sebastián Domínguez, Facundo Cardozo (Roberto Nanni 87), Emiliano Papa; Leonardo Rolón (Lucas Romero 59), Leandro Desábato (Ramiro Cáseres 72), Alejandro Cabral, Jorge Correa; Lucas Pratto,&nbsp;Milton Caraglio. Coach: José Flores.
Goals:&nbsp;44′ Jorge Correa (V), 56′ Daniel Díaz (B), 62′ Marcelo Meli (B) y 88′&nbsp;Andrés Chávez (B).
Yellow cards: 20’ Sebastián Domínguez (V), 53’ Jonathan Calleri (B), 60’ Fabián Cubero, 69’ Daniel Díaz.
Red cards: 83’ Gonzalo Castellani.
Referee:&nbsp;Patricio Loustau.
Stadium:&nbsp;The Bombonera (Boca’s Stadium).