🔥Controversy not enough: Boca beat Barracas and edge closer to the Copa | OneFootball

Boca Juniors secured a crucial victory by coming from behind to defeat Barracas Central 3-1 at the Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia Stadium, in a rescheduled match of the Torneo Clausura. The win, which allows the "Xeneize" to move into the playoff qualification zone, was marked by a stunning goal from Barracas and the sending off of a home player.

The match had a surprising start when defender Rodrigo Insúa put the "Guapo" ahead in the 20th minute with a spectacular left-footed shot from midfield that beat Agustín Marchesín. Things got worse for Barracas before halftime with the sending off of Iván Tapia.

The introduction of Exequiel "Chango" Zeballos in the second half changed Boca's approach, sparking the visitors' attack. In just three minutes, Milton Giménez scored the equalizer (49') after a scrappy play, and in the 52nd minute he completed his brace with a precise header.

The final blow came in the 66th minute, with a spectacular run from Zeballos from box to box, finished off by Miguel Merentiel who tapped the ball in for the 3-1 final score. Boca takes home three golden points that put them at the top of Group A.

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