Boca held by Gimnasia, disappoint at home again | OneFootball

Boca Juniors delivered another performance below expectations and drew 1-1 with the modest Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza on Saturday night, in a match valid for the eighth round of the Torneo Apertura of the Argentine Championship, held at La Bombonera Stadium.

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The result prolongs the team's negative streak in the competition, increasing the pressure on coach Claudio Úbeda. Boca hasn't won any of its last four matches in the national championship, a scenario that distances it from the top positions in the standings.

The initial disadvantage, with a header goal by Luciano Paredes at 15 minutes after a corner kick, intensified the discontent, with protest chants echoing in the stands. Despite the lack of creativity, Boca's territorial dominance paid off in the first half. At 41 minutes, Adam Bareiro assisted Miguel Merentiel, who, with a cross shot, leveled the score.

In the second half, Boca maintained control of ball possession but struggled to penetrate Gimnasia's solid defense. The visiting team, with less possession, almost extended the lead with a shot from Facundo Lencioni.

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