Boca drew 1-1 with Deportivo Riestra in a competitive match held at La Bombonera, corresponding to the nineteenth round of the 2024 Professional League. The home team, managed by Fernando Gago, could not overcome the visitors despite their ambition on the field.
The first goal of the match came in the 15th minute of the first half, when Braian Sánchez scored for Deportivo Riestra. Later, in the 32nd minute of the second half, Edinson Cavani managed to equalize the score for Boca.
In the 51st minute of the second half, Guillermo Fernández, a Boca player, received a red card for rough play, leaving his team with ten players on the field. Throughout the match, several substitutions were made by both teams, seeking alternatives to improve performance in search of victory.
During the first half, Boca dominated the game and appeared dangerous in attack, while Deportivo Riestra opted for a defensive strategy and counterattacks. Ignacio Arce, the goalkeeper of Riestra, had an outstanding performance that allowed his team to maintain the partial lead until halftime.
In the second half, Boca intensified their search for a goal, creating multiple dangerous chances that were stopped by Arce. Cavani finally equalized the score, ending the uncertainty at La Bombonera.
Despite Boca's final efforts to claim victory, Deportivo Riestra managed to hold on to the draw and earn an important point in their visit to Boca's stadium. The team managed by Cristian Fabbiani tightened their defense and came away with a positive result against one of the biggest teams in Argentina.
