A performance that stood out from Boca Juniors proved vital as they clinched a 2-0 win against Tigre at the iconic La Bombonera stadium, marking a significant moment in the 16th round of the Clausura. The breakthrough came in the second half when Ayrton Costa netted the first goal in the 72nd minute. To seal the match, Edinson Cavani converted a penalty kick in the 92nd minute.
In a game where Ayrton Costa was undoubtedly the star, the Boca Juniors defender not only scored a goal but also made three critical defensive actions, intercepting and clearing two dangerous balls from the opposing side.
Leandro Paredes also played a pivotal role in the midfield, completing 76 accurate passes and recovering the ball on two occasions while contributing to the attacking efforts.
Furthermore, midfielder Ander Herrera dazzled the crowd with an impressive nutmeg of his marker at the 42-minute mark of the first half, showcasing Boca’s flair and skill on the ball.
Manager Claudio Úbeda set a strategic 4-3-3 formation for Boca Juniors, featuring Agustín Marchesín in goal, with a back line of Juan Ignacio Barinaga, Nicolás Figal, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco. The midfield trio comprised Ander Herrera, Milton Delgado, and Leandro Paredes, while the attack was led by Carlos Palacios, Miguel Ángel Merentiel, and Exequiel Zeballos.
Conversely, Tigre, under Diego Dabove, opted for a 4-4-2 formation led by goalkeeper Felipe Zenobio, supported by defenders Guillermo Soto, Joaquín Laso, Tomás Cardona, and Federico Álvarez. The midfield included Julián López, Jalil Elías, Sebastián Medina, and Elías Cabrera, with Ignacio Russo and David Romero up front.
The match, officiated by referee Darío Herrera, saw Boca Juniors making crucial substitutions, including Edinson Cavani for Ander Herrera at the 74th minute, and Mateo Mendia coming on for Nicolás Figal in stoppage time.
In terms of disciplinary actions, Milton Delgado received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 82nd minute. Tigre also saw multiple cautions handed out, including Julián López, Alfio Oviedo, and Sebastián Medina, who were each booked for unsportsmanlike behavior.