In match week 3 of the Apertura tournament, Boca Juniors secured a 2-1 victory against Newell’s Old Boys. The match began dramatically when Camila Baccaro scored a header in the 2nd minute, giving Boca an early lead. Just before halftime, Julieta Cruz extended the advantage with a well-placed shot in the 41st minute.
Newell’s attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, and their efforts paid off when María Victoria Vives pulled one back with a goal in the 58th minute. Despite their persistence, the home team could not find the equalizer before the final whistle.
Looking ahead, Newell’s will take on Ferro in their next fixture, while Boca Juniors will host Gimnasia at home. With this result, Newell’s sits in ninth place in the standings with 4 points, while Boca Juniors occupies the eighth spot, also with 4 points.