Buenos Aires, Nov 27 (NA) - Boca's Reserve team defeated River Plate 2-0 at home this Thursday in a semifinal match of the Proyection Tournament, held at the training ground in Ezeiza. According to Noticias Argentinas agency, the 'Xeneize' goals were scored by Iker Zufiaurre in the 31st and 47th minutes, both in the second half. With this result, the team coached by Mariano Herrón advanced to the championship final and will face Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata next week, who defeated Argentinos Juniors 4-0. After a goalless first half that had clear chances for both teams, the blue and gold side found a way to beat goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán and secure their place in the next round. The goalkeepers were the protagonists in the initial stage. After a first half that ended without goals, but which had clear chances of danger in both teams, the blue and gold team found a way to beat goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán and get a pass to the next round. The goalkeepers were the protagonists in the initial stage. After a first half that ended without goals, but which had clear chances of danger in both teams, the blue and gold team found a way to beat goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán and get a pass to the next round. The goalkeepers were the protagonists in the initial stage. Zufiaurre, a 20-year-old forward from Córdoba, turned into a hero by opening the score with a great header that beat River's goal. In the final moments of the match and with the Núñez side pushing forward in search of an equalizer, the young attacker again received the ball inside the area, controlled it and finished close to the left post of Beltrán. 'This is beautiful, it's unparalleled,' Zufiaurre said in statements after the xeneize victory.
Boca's Reserve Team Beats River to Reach Final
Boca's Reserve team defeated River 2-0 in the Proyection Tournament semifinal. Iker Zufiaurre scored both goals, and his team will now face Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata in the final.