Two Argentine players took Boca Juniors a chance to debut at the Club World Cup with a victory over Benfica on Monday (16). After opening two goals of advantage, Buenos Aires’s team saw Di Maria and Otamendi shake the nets and decree a draw 2-2 in Mimai.
The second goal of the Portuguese team came out 39 minutes into the second half, when the Argentine team played with one more after Belotti’s expulsion, moments before, at 27 minutes. In the end, Boca also came out of the field, with the expulsion of Figal at 43.
The frustrating outcome for the Argentine team contrasted with the good time the team had done. In addition to opening 2-0, with Merentiel after 21 minutes and Battaglia, at 27, had more dominance of the game. Only hesitated in the addition, when Palacios committed a penalty in Otamendi. In the collection, Di Maria decreased.
After the break, it was the defender’s own turn to leave his mark on the scoreboard. He tested for the goal after Kökçü crossing in a corner kick.
The confrontation was the second valid for Group C of the Club World Cup, which has Bayern Munich as a leader, with three points and a large goal of goal after the 10-0 rout over New Zealand Auckland City.
In the next round, Benfica faces Auckland and Boca faces Bayern.
