One point off the top: Boca reserves beat Barracas | OneFootball

Boca Juniors' Reserve Team achieved a crucial victory in their journey within the Torneo Clausura Proyección. As visitors, the team led by Mariano Herrón defeated Barracas Central 1-0 in a match corresponding to the 12th round, thanks to a goal by Juan Cruz Payal, who once again proved to be decisive in the Xeneize midfield.

With this victory, the blue and gold team remains in the thick of the fight in Zone A. Boca's reserve occupies second place in the table with 26 points, the result of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, consolidating a solid campaign that keeps them hopeful in the battle for qualification to the final stages.

The starting lineup of Boca vs Barracas.

The only goal of the match came in the first half and was a true display of collective precision. It all started with a throw-in by Kevin Giménez, which found Gonzalo Gelini. The winger controlled and quickly passed to Juan Cruz Payal, who controlled the ball with his chest and unleashed a right-footed shot that bounced off the ground and went in near the post. A great goal that marked his second of the championship and ended up making the difference in a tight duel.

The development of the match showed a dominant Boca, with the intention of controlling the ball and creating danger through the mobility of their midfielders. Barracas, on the other hand, relied on defensive solidity and quick transitions, although they failed to clearly threaten the Xeneize goalkeeper. The lead allowed Herrón's team to manage the game and maintain the result with order and tactical discipline, despite Kevin Giménez's expulsion 15 minutes into the second half.

The final whistle unleashed joy on the bench and among the young players who celebrated a victory that keeps them in the fight for the top spot in the zone. With Payal as the standout player and a group that shows maturity in each performance, Boca's Reserve remains firm in their goal of reaching the tournament's final stages and nurturing the dream of winning the Clausura Proyección.

The lineup of Boca vs Barracas

What's next for Boca's reserve

Herrón's team will play again on Wednesday the 15th against Estudiantes.

In the next round, the Xeneize will play again as visitors. The youngsters will visit City Bell to face Estudiantes de La Plata. The match corresponding to the 13th round will be played on Wednesday, October 15th, starting at 3 PM.

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