Belmonte’s late chip seals Boca’s 1-0 win over Lanús at La Bombonera | OneFootball

Boca Juniors returned to La Bombonera after a month and edged Lanús 1-0 in Group A of the Torneo Clausura, Tomás Belmonte striking late. The midfielder lifted his finish over goalkeeper Losada and chose not to celebrate against his former club.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, fans anxious about the pitch left smiling, and a depleted Boca were without Ayrton Costa, Marco Pellegrino and Tomás Aranda, yet the reshuffle worked.

Álvaro Montero produced the pivotal stop, denying Allan Wlk at point-blank range. Moments later he punched clear, the loose ball fell to Enner Valencia who was fouled, a passage that led to the decisive move.

Leandro Paredes returned from injury early in the second half and fed Kevin Zenón to spark the attack. Santiago Ascacibar then slipped in Belmonte, who clipped delicately over Losada for the winner.

Debutant Facundo Herrera settled after early nerves, while Dylan Gorosito and Lautaro Di Lollo were assured at the back. Alan Velasco impressed driving infield and shooting from range.

Coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s selections and changes were vindicated as Boca closed out victory. His focus now turns to Vélez in the Copa Argentina.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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