The Academia triumphed with a score of 0-1 against their hosts, the Xeneizes, in the first semifinal match of the Clausura. The only goal of the match was netted by Adrián Martínez in the 74th minute, sealing Racing’s advancement.
Earlier in the match, at the 41st minute of the first half, Juan Ignacio Nardoni took an impressive shot that struck the post, but unfortunately for Boca, went unrewarded.
Gabriel Rojas emerged as the standout player for Racing Club, completing 30 accurate passes, intercepting 2 balls, and attempting 3 shots on goal.
Additionally, Adrián Martínez played a key role, scoring the match’s only goal, taking 3 shots on target, and successfully completing 8 passes.
Boca Juniors’ head coach Claudio Úbeda deployed a 4-4-2 formation, with Agustín Marchesín in goal; the defensive line consisted of Juan Ignacio Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco; the midfield featured Carlos Palacios, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes, and Exequiel Zeballos; while the attack was led by Miguel Ángel Merentiel and Milton Giménez.
On the other hand, Racing, coached by Gustavo Costas, opted for a 3-4-3 formation. Facundo Cambeses guarded the net, supported by Marco Di Césare, Nazareno Colombo, and Agustín García Basso in defense; the midfield included Facundo Mura, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Agustín Almendra, and Gabriel Rojas; and the front line was made up of Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Duván Vergara.
Referee Darío Herrera officiated the match.
With this victory, Racing Club has advanced to the finals and will face the winner of the match between Gimnasia and Estudiantes. The tournament final is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2023.
Substitutions for Boca Juniors
70’ 2T – Exequiel Zeballos was substituted for Alan Velasco
95’ 2T – Milton Delgado was substituted for Rodrigo Battaglia
Yellow Cards for Boca Juniors:
15’ 2T Juan Ignacio Barinaga (Unsporting behavior) and 41’ 2T Leandro Paredes (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Racing Club
81’ 2T – Agustín Almendra was replaced by Bruno Zuculini and Santiago Solari was replaced by Tomás Conechny
84’ 2T – Duván Vergara was replaced by Adrián Fernández
97’ 2T – Marco Di Césare was substituted for Franco Pardo
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
23’ 1T Juan Ignacio Nardoni (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 1T Facundo Mura (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 1T Marco Di Césare (Unsporting behavior), 10’ 2T Nazareno Colombo (Unsporting behavior), 40’ 2T Adrián Martínez (Repeated fouls), and 49’ 2T Adrián Fernández (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)