In an exciting encounter at the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Boca Juniors triumphed over Gimnasia y Esgrima (Chivilcoy) with a solid 2-0 victory in the Round 16 of the tournament. Star of the match, Adam Bareiro, impressed the crowd with his exceptional performance, scoring both goals for the Xeneize.
Bareiro opened the scoring just before halftime, netting his first after a well-executed play at the 41st minute. He doubled the lead in the second half, confirming Boca’s power by finding the net again at the 58th minute.
Despite a valiant effort, Marco Pellegrino saw his attempts thwarted twice as he struck the woodwork, denying Boca Juniors another moment of celebration.
Bareiro’s standout display earned him the title of Player of the Match, as he took a total of five shots at the opposing goal while solidifying his team’s attack. Defensively, Marco Pellegrino was equally important for Boca, clearing two dangerous situations effectively.
A highlight of the match came at the 30th minute when Boca’s defender Malcom Braida executed an impressive nutmeg on Patricio Ferreira from Gimnasia y Esgrima.
Under the guidance of coach Claudio Úbeda, Boca Juniors deployed a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Leandro Brey in goal, with Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolás Figal, Marco Pellegrino, and Malcom Braida forming the defense. The midfield was anchored by Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, and Williams Alarcón, while Ángel Romero, Adam Bareiro, and Lucas Janson led the forward line.
Meanwhile, Gimnasia y Esgrima (Chivilcoy), managed by Alberto Salvaggio, opted for a 5-3-2 setup, with Nicolas Dormisch in goal, protected by defenders Ramiro Medina, Alexis Zárate, Franco Flores, Valentín Robatto, and Martín Gallo. Their midfield featured Patricio Ferreira, Gonzalo Martínez, and Ezequiel Bassi, and the attack was fronted by Marcos Salvaggio and Franco Cáseres.
The match was officiated by referee Facundo Tello Figueroa, and with this victory, Boca Juniors’ hopes of progressing to the Round of 32 have become a reality.
Substitutions for Boca Juniors
- 45’ 2T – Ángel Romero out, Miguel Ángel Merentiel in
- 68’ 2T – Milton Delgado out, Santiago Ascacíbar in
- 69’ 2T – Adam Bareiro out, Iker Zufiaurre in
- 74’ 2T – Marcelo Weigandt out, Dylan Gorosito in; Lucas Janson out, Tomás Aranda in
Bookings for Boca Juniors:
- 6’ 2T Milton Delgado (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Gimnasia y Esgrima (Chivilcoy):
- 62’ 2T – Ramiro Medina out, Mauro Gutiérrez in
- 65’ 2T – Patricio Ferreira out, Sebastián Marfort in
- 77’ 2T – Alexis Zárate out, Mario Dauría in; Marcos Salvaggio out, Nicolás Giampaoli in; Franco Cáseres out, Matías Rosales in
Bookings for Gimnasia y Esgrima (Chivilcoy):
- 16’ 1T Franco Cáseres (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 32’ 1T Marcos Salvaggio (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 11’ 2T Ramiro Medina (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 26’ 2T Sebastián Marfort (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 41’ 2T Mario Dauría (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 44’ 2T Matías Rosales (Unsportsmanlike conduct)