Boca Juniors Dominates Central Norte in Copa Argentina
3-0 Victory Secures Round of 16 Berth
Buenos Aires, March 23, 2024 - Boca Juniors secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over Central Norte in the Round of 64 of the Copa Argentina on Thursday at the Estadio Único Madres de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
Martinez's Team Continues Winning Streak
Under the guidance of manager Diego Martinez, Boca Juniors extended their winning streak to four matches across all competitions. The victory sets up a Round of 16 clash against the winner of the Gimnasia y Tiro vs. Deportivo Madryn matchup.
First-Half Domination
Boca Juniors grabbed control of the game from the outset and created numerous scoring opportunities. Nicolas Orsini gave them the lead in the 25th minute, tapping in a cross from Aaron Molinas. Exequiel Zeballos doubled the advantage just minutes later with a stunning strike from outside the box.
Second-Half Consolidation
Central Norte managed to create a few chances in the second half, but Boca Juniors' defense held firm. The icing on the cake came in the 76th minute when substitute Gonzalo Morales put the game to bed with a clinical finish.
Individual Performances Shine
Orsini, Zeballos, and Morales were the standout performers for Boca Juniors, each contributing a goal to the victory. Defender Facundo Roncaglia also impressed with a solid performance at the back.
Conclusion
Boca Juniors' comprehensive victory over Central Norte proves their status as one of the favorites for this year's Copa Argentina. With a strong squad and a manager in Martinez who has already shown his tactical prowess, they will be confident of making a deep run in the competition.
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