Boca reserves fell short against Independiente, goodbye to top spot | OneFootball

Boca’s reserve team suffered a narrow defeat to Independiente at home and lost first place in Zone B of the 2026 Torneo Proyección Apertura. Mariano Herrón’s side recorded its second loss in 11 matches.

After the win in the Superclásico, where they clearly showed their superiority, Boca’s reserve team returned to the same venue to face Avellaneda’s Rojo, but this time they could not impose their game. 

The visitors forced the Xeneize out of their usual script and prevented them from showing their best side. Although the team did not deserve to lose, it was not a good match for Mariano Herrón’s players, who were very sloppy in their passing, never managed to combine clearly, and relied too heavily on crosses, especially down the left flank.

The team that started the match against the Rojo. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

The visitors’ goal came in the second half: in the 9th minute, after a series of rebounds, Josías Palais collected the ball and finished with his left foot to beat Fernando Rodríguez.

After the goal, the Rojo sat deep and Boca was never able to break through the defensive wall set up by their opponent. Despite their persistence, they had only one clear chance, which hit the crossbar, while the rest were half-chances that goalkeeper Blazquez dealt with.

How the standings look

After 11 matches played, Mariano Herrón’s team sits in second place in Zone B. Following the loss to Independiente, they gave up first place, which now belongs to Quilmes with 24 points, while the team from La Ribera has 23. 

Mariano Herrón and his coaching staff. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Boca reserve team’s next match

In the next round, the youngsters will visit Colón de Santa Fe at the Brigadier General Estanislao López Stadium. The match will take place on Thursday, May 7, starting at 3:00 p.m., and can be watched live on the LPF Play platform.

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