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In a duel of Argentines, the Boca Juniors I got the best of it Careers Wednesday night and confirmed the confrontation with the Saints in semifinal gives Libertadores Cup. Playing at home in La Bombonera, Boca won 2-0, reversing the 1-0 defeat suffered in the first leg.
The clashes between the Argentine team and the Brazilian team have confirmed dates. The two teams will meet on January 6 and 13. The first leg will be played at the Argentine club’s home, while the second leg will be at Vila Belmiro, in Santos.
Pressed by defeat on the road, Boca beat Racing this Wednesday and gave the rival practically no chances in the first half. The dominance was such that the home team registered 14 submissions, against just one of the visitors. The chances were so dangerous that the 1-0 score at the end of the first leg was cheap for Racing.
Led by veteran Carlitos Tevez, Boca created enough in attack to score at least three goals in the first half. He did not score more because goalkeeper Arias was on a bright night, with four incredible saves. At 22 minutes, however, he could not avoid Eduardo Salvio’s wiring to the networks after crossing the area.
In the second part, Salvio was again decisive. At 14 minutes Lisandro López failed inside the area: pnalti. Villa kicked the goalkeeper’s right angle and increased the hosts’ lead, enough to reach the semi-final classification.
In a delicate situation, coach Sebastin Beccacece began to make several changes at Racing. He strengthened the midfield and balanced the actions. However, it remained inoperative in the attack, unable to threaten the defense of the hosts.
With more tranquility Boca maintained the advantage on the scoreboard and confirmed the place in another semifinal of the Libertadores. The other match, which is worth a place in the grand final, is between River Plate and Palmeiras.
