Newell's Old Boys vs Boca Juniors
Football: Copa Libertadores - Round number:
2
Match Date:
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 - 22:30 PM EDT
Venue: Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa - Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe
Referee: G. Delfino
Venue: Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa - Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe
Referee: G. Delfino
Boca Juniors are one of the powerhouses of Argentina
and indeed South American football. With 30 league titles to their name,
as well as 6 Copa Libertadores and 3 Intercontinental titles too. Boca
were beaten finalists in last year’s edition, going down in a fierce
battle with Corinthians. This season has been a disaster on a league
front with Boca currently 19th from 20 teams with 2 wins, 7
draws and 6 defeats. They are safe from relegation (for now) under the
countries complex three season aggregates ruling. In Copa Libertadores
they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats so far. They had a relatively
straight forward group but struggled to dominate Nacional, Toluca and
Barcelona, scraping though by 1 point. In last 16 knockout they were
drawn against last year’s winners Corinthians again and no one outside
of Buenos Aires predicted a Boca victory. However La Bombonera was
rocking and they prevailed at home 1-0. In Brazil they were then
expected to capitulate but with a game plan and a solid performance they
matched Corinthians. A goal from returning hero Juan Riquelme from
about 40 yards summed up the performance and Boca prevailed. Legendary
coach Carlos Bianchi is back for a third spell and the belief in the
club and fans is so high they could do it, even without a side anywhere
near what they are used to.