Boca Draws Against Platense, Faces Home Crowd’s Disapproval
Boca Juniors faced Platense on February 15, 2023, in the fifth round of the Torneo Apertura, concluding the match in a 0-0 draw. The outcome led to disappointment among the home crowd at La Bombonera, who expressed their discontent through whistles. This match added to Boca’s recent struggle, with only one victory, one draw, and two losses in their last four games.
Boca Juniors’ Performance Overview
Under the management of Claudio Úbeda, Boca Juniors currently holds seven points in the standings. They trail Vélez Sarsfield, the leader of Zone A, by four points. Vélez managed a 1-1 draw against Defensa y Justicia during the same matchday.
Current Standings in Zone A
- Vélez Sarsfield: 11 points
- Independiente: 9 points (Defeated Lanús 2-0)
- Estudiantes: 9 points (Drew 0-0 with Gimnasia)
- Boca Juniors: 7 points
- Platense: 4 points
In addition, San Lorenzo drew 0-0 against Unión de Santa Fe. Talleres de Córdoba achieved a 2-1 victory against the newly promoted Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza.
Zone B Highlights
Tigre is currently leading Zone B with 13 points after a recent 1-0 victory over Aldosivi. Independiente Rivadavia sits second with 12 points, despite a 0-1 loss to Belgrano. River Plate is struggling, suffering their second consecutive defeat with a recent 0-1 setback against Argentinos Juniors.
Recent Match Results
- Racing: Defeated Banfield 2-0
- Atlético Tucumán: Defeated Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 4-0
The fifth round of matches will conclude on February 20 with Deportivo Riestra facing Newell’s Old Boys.
