This Wednesday, Atlético Tucumán took down Boca Juniors with a score of 1-2 in an exciting away match during the 9th round of the Copa Argentina. The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Clever Ferreira fired a stunning shot to put Tucumán ahead 1-0. Shortly after, Mateo Bajamich extended the lead with a crafted play that resulted in a goal in the 74th minute.
Boca Juniors found their answer in the 66th minute, as Edinson Cavani netted a goal after a well-placed shot. However, despite their efforts, the time remaining was insufficient for Boca to clinch the match.
A missed opportunity for Boca was a shot from Juan Ignacio Barinaga that ricocheted off the post, which could have turned the tide of the match.
Clever Ferreira was undoubtedly the standout player of the day, contributing not only with a goal but also defending diligently by clearing seven balls out of danger.
Additionally, goalkeeper Matías Mansilla played a crucial role for Atlético Tucumán, saving seven shots from Boca, showcasing his skills and presence during the match.
Boca’s head coach, Miguel Ángel Russo, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Agustín Marchesín guarding the goal, supported by defenders Juan Ignacio Barinaga, Rodrigo Battaglia, Marco Pellegrino, and Frank Fabra. In midfield, he placed Williams Alarcón, Leandro Paredes, Malcom Braida, and Alan Velasco, while Edinson Cavani and Miguel Ángel Merentiel led the attack.
On the other side, Lucas Pusineri’s Atlético Tucumán set up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Matías Mansilla in goal, supported by defenders Maximiliano Villa, Clever Ferreira, Marcelo Ortiz, Miguel Brizuela, and Ignacio Galván. The midfield consisted of Adrián Sánchez, Kevin Ortiz, and Lautaro Godoy, while the forward line included Mateo Coronel and Leandro Díaz.
Referee Hernán Mastrángelo oversaw the match at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
This victory secured Atlético Tucumán’s coveted spot in the Round of 16 of the tournament.
Substitutions for Boca Juniors
70’ 2T – Malcom Braida substituted by Brian Aguirre
84’ 2T – Williams Alarcón substituted by Kevin Zenón
Cautions for Boca Juniors:
15’ 2T – Frank Fabra (Unsporting behavior) and 25’ 2T – Leandro Paredes (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético Tucumán
45’ 2T – Mateo Coronel substituted by Mateo Bajamich
69’ 2T – Maximiliano Villa and Frank Fabra replaced by Carlos Auzqui and Lautaro Blanco respectively
73’ 2T – Ignacio Galván substituted by Damián Martínez
74’ 2T – Lautaro Godoy replaced by Franco Nicola
83’ 2T – Leandro Díaz substituted by Nicolás Laméndola