Boca beat Central Córdoba and went top on the final Apertura matchday | OneFootball

2 hours and 54 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 18:16

Boca won and awaits its rival

The Xeneize reached 30 points as the sole leader, but Estudiantes still has to play, and they are the team that could overtake them in points.

2 hours and 59 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 18:11

⏱️ Full time

With goals from Alan Velasco and Milton Giménez, the Xeneize beat Central Córdoba 2-1 in Santiago del Estero to close out the regular phase of the Apertura Tournament with 30 points.

They are waiting for Estudiantes' result to find out whether they finish first or second in Zone A and learn their round-of-16 opponent, but they already know it will be at La Bombonera.

The Xeneize celebrated in Santiago. Photo: Fede Chara/Clarín.

2 hours and 7 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 18:03

Leandro Brey saved Boca

The goalkeeper prevented Central Córdoba's equalizer.

2 hours and 14 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:56

⏱️ 34' ST: 🟨 Yellow card for Milton Delgado

The midfielder was booked.

2 hours and 19 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:51

⏱️ 30' ST: 🔄 Another double substitution for the Xeneize

⬆️ Leandro Paredes came on⬇️ Williams Alarcón went off

⬆️ Milton Delgado came on⬇️ Ángel Romero went off

2 hours and 27 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:43

⏱️ 20' ST: 🔄 Double substitution for the Xeneize

⬆️ Tomás Aranda came on⬇️ Exequiel Zeballos went off

⬆️ Miguel Merentiel came on⬇️ Milton Giménez went off

3 hours and 38 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:32

⏱️ 10' ST: Goal for Central Córdoba

The home side pulls one back through Michael Santos.

3 hours and 49 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:21

⏱️ The second half is underway

The second half is now being played at the Único Madre de Ciudades. No changes for the Xeneize.

3 hours and 7 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:03

⏱️ Half-time

The Xeneize is beating Central Córdoba 2-0 after a late burst at the end of the first half.

3 hours and 9 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:01

⏱️ 43' HT: ⚽️ BOCA GOAL! Milton Giménez

This time the forward was onside and scores the second of the afternoon. Giménez also scored in his last match, against Defensa y Justicia. With this goal, he reached 20 in 66 appearances.

3 hours and 10 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 17:00

⏱️ 42' HT: ⚽️ BOCA GOAL! Alan Velasco

The attacking midfielder scores the first of the afternoon for the Xeneize. It is his second goal in a row, after also scoring against Defensa y Justicia. His third goal in 28 official matches in the blue and gold shirt.

3 hours and 16 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:55

⏱️ 38' HT: 🟨 Yellow card for Tomás Belmonte

The midfielder is the Xeneize's second booking. The only one still on the pitch, because Barinaga was substituted.

3 hours and 20 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:50

⏱️ 33' HT: 🔄 Forced substitution due to injury

⬆️ Marcelo Weigandt came on⬇️ Juan Barinaga went off injured

3 hours and 24 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:46

⏱️ 30' HT: ❌ Goal ruled out for offside

After the VAR lines were drawn, Milton Giménez's goal was disallowed for offside. The match remains 0-0.

3 hours and 26 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:44

⏱️ 27' HT: Goal by Milton Giménez

The forward scored after an assist from Exequiel Zeballos.

4 hours and 35 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:35

⏱️ 18' HT: 🟨 Yellow card for Juan Barinaga

The right-back was booked by the referee.

4 hours and 54 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:16

⏱️ The match has started

The game is now underway in Santiago.

4 hours and 4 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:06

Warm-up completed

4 hours and 9 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 16:01

Adam Bareiro out of the squad list

The forward was left out of the substitutes' bench. He has four yellow cards and is not playing as a precaution. For the next stage, bookings are wiped clean.

7 hours and 31 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 13:40

Boca's lineup

Substitutes

García, Weigandt, Di Lollo, Costa, Blanco, Paredes, Delgado, Ascacibar, Zenón, Aranda, Janson, and Merentiel.

7 hours and 41 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 13:30

Central Córdoba's lineup

7 hours and 51 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 13:20

How to watch the match live on TV

The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports, a channel available through the Football Pack subscription. To watch it online, you can do so through the platform of any of the country's cable providers.

7 hours and 1 minute ago02/05/2026 - 13:10

The full officiating crew

7 hours and 11 minutes ago02/05/2026 - 13:00

Match details

Follow Central Córdoba vs Boca live, minute by minute on La Número 12, for Matchday 9 (rescheduled) of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, kicking off at 16:15 at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium. The match is broadcast on TNT Sports Premium and also on the Boca Channel.

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