Foreign Soccer River Plate, the Copa Libertadores won, the South American equivalent of the Champions League. The Argentines were after extensions with arch rival Boca Juniors: 3-1. Previously finished the heenwedstrijd on a 2-2-tie.
The show at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium was already after two minutes. Both teams threw the beech in, what the game is not always good. Too much waste, so the chances hampered. Boca climbed Kalebet up to almost the early lead after Maidana the leather just over his own goal worked. The subsequent corner kick resulted in a great opportunity, but Perez did not get past Armani.
On the half hour came a vrijschop command prompt at the feet of Perez. The captain of Boca made it to the trigger, then z’n attempt by a leg of the River just next purpose ended up. Boca was the better team. And two minutes before the break was their enthusiasm rewarded. Benedetto broke the spell after a rapid counter. Beautiful goal.
