Union wins away 2-1 to Boca Juniors

For date 5 of the Argentina – Professional League 2022 tournament, the Tatengue stayed this Friday with the 1-2 victory against Xeneize. The goal of the match for the local team was scored by Eduardo Salvio (39′ 1T, from a penalty). While the away goals were made by Daniel Juárez (24′ 1T, from a penalty) and Franco Troyansky (59′ 2T, from a penalty).

Unión averaged 65% possession of the ball in the match but it did not help them to beat Unión. Franco Troyansky was the figure of the party. The Unión striker scored 1 goal, finished off the opposing goal 2 times and made 3 correct passes. Eduardo Salvio was also important. The Boca Juniors striker scored 1 goal, finished off the opposing goal 3 times and made 25 correct passes.

The process of the game was rough, rubbed and with a lot of strong legs. There were several cautioned: Carlos Izquierdoz, Sebastián Moyano, Frank Fabra, Carlos Zambrano and Emanuel Brítez. Carlos Izquierdoz was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, in the 99th minute of the second half.

Boca’s technical director, Sebastián Battaglia, proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with Javier García in goal; Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolás Figal, Carlos Zambrano and Frank Fabra in the defensive line; Cristian Medina, Jorman Campuzano and Aarón Molinas in the middle; and Luca Langoni, Luis Vázquez and Eduardo Salvio in attack.

For their part, those led by Gustavo Munúa stopped with a 4-4-2 scheme with Sebastián Moyano under the three sticks; Francisco Gerometta, Facundo Agüero, Emanuel Brítez and Lucas Esquivel in defense; Imanol Machuca, Juan Carlos Portillo, Juan Ignacio Nardoni and Daniel Juárez in midfield; and Ezequiel Cañete and Matías Gallegos up front.

Referee Yael Falcón Pérez was selected to carry out the actions of the game.

On the next date, Xeneize will receive Banfield and Tatengue will play at home against Lanús at the stadium on April 15. After the match, the local team is left with 9 points and in third place in the standings. While the visit has 7 units and ranks eighth in the tournament.