In a vibrant match for the eighth round of the Apertura tournament of the Liga Profesional, Boca Juniors achieved an important victory of 1-0 over Rosario Central at La Bombonera. The only goal of the match was scored by Milton Giménez in the 9th minute of the first half, securing three points for the xeneize team.
After their setback in the Copa Libertadores, Boca managed to bounce back in front of their fans and positioned themselves as leaders in Zone A, although with one more match played than their closest followers. For their part, despite the defeat, Rosario Central continues to maintain leadership in Zone B of the tournament.
During the first half of the match, Boca was pressured by their demanding supporters after the recent fall against Alianza Lima. However, Giménez's early goal alleviated the tension in the home team and allowed them to control the development of the match.
Despite maintaining the advantage, Boca could not extend it, wasting clear goal opportunities due to rushed and premature decisions on the field. Meanwhile, Rosario Central failed to generate danger in the opposing goal and was overwhelmed by the defensive solidity of the team led by Fernando Gago.
In the second half, Central tried to change the course of the match with a more offensive approach, seeking to breach Boca's defense through plays on the flanks. However, Boca's defensive line held firmly, thus ensuring victory by the narrow margin.
With this result, Boca Juniors consolidates at the top of Zone A, demonstrating their capacity for reaction after a setback in international competitions, while Rosario Central must recover soon to maintain their leadership in Zone B of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
