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Fifth-choice GK can't save COVID-hit River in loss to Boca

Boca Juniors overcame arch-rivals River Plate on Sunday, despite the heroics of River's fifth-choice goalkeeper who made his debut.
May 17, 2023, 05:06 am - Reuters

Penalty Shootout

Boca Juniors
River Plate
Carlos Tevez
Pen 1
Gonzalo Montiel
Sebastián Villa
Pen 2
Fabrizio Angileri
Edwin Cardona
Pen 3
Julián Álvarez
Carlos Izquierdoz
Pen 4
Leonardo Ponzio
Julio Buffarini
Pen 5

Match Timeline

Boca Juniors
River Plate
  • KO
  • 11
  • 13
  • 38
  • 43
  • HT
  • 45
  • 58
  • 65
  • 66
  • 68
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 81
  • 88
  • FT
  • 90+3

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Boca Juniors 1(4), River Plate 1(2).
98'
Penalty Shootout ends, Boca Juniors 1(4), River Plate 1(2).
97'
Goal! Boca Juniors 1(4), River Plate 1(2). Julio Buffarini (Boca Juniors) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Match Stats
CABJRIV
Possession
47.6%
52.447.6
52.4%
Shots on Goal
5
2
Shot Attempts
16
11
Yellow Cards
4
3
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
1
4