Boca and Deportivo Riestra drew 1-1 at La Bombonera during the nineteenth round of the 2024 Liga Profesional. Brian Sánchez opened the scoring for the visitors in the 15th minute of the first half, while Edinson Cavani equalized for Boca in the 32nd minute of the second half. Guillermo 'Pol' Fernández was sent off in the 51st minute for rough play.
In a match where Boca was ambitious from the start, seeking to take control and being sharp in their attacks, Deportivo Riestra defended effectively and managed to strike on the counterattack. Ignacio Arce, the Riestra goalkeeper, was one of the standout players in the first half, keeping his goal intact with impressive saves.
In the second half, Boca showed a different face and pursued the equalizer with incisive play that clashed against Arce's interventions. Cavani scored the equalizing goal after a controversial play that ultimately silenced the impatience of the Xeneize fans.
Despite Boca's attempts to secure the victory, Fabbiani's team held firm and managed to take a valuable point from Boca's stadium. The match ended 1-1, leaving Boca with a bittersweet feeling for not being able to secure the win at home.
The match was marked by the intensity of both teams, with actions in both areas and a result that left both squads with mixed feelings. The draw keeps Boca in the competition for the tournament, while Riestra added an important point in their fight to maintain their category.
