Facundo Herrera’s 88th-minute goal gives Boca Juniors a 1-0 win

Herrera decides it late

Independiente lost 0-1 to Boca Juniors in Liga Profesional Argentina’s Clausura - 14 at Libertadores de America, with Facundo Ezequiel Herrera scoring the only goal in the 88th minute. The result gave Boca Juniors the win after a match in which the scoreline did not fully reflect Independiente’s volume of shooting.

The decisive sequence came two minutes from the end. Sebastián Villa assisted Herrera, who put Boca Juniors 1-0 ahead. Herrera had been booked in the 77th minute, but remained influential and finished with one shot on target alongside his goal. Boca Juniors then held the lead through the closing stages.

Possession for Boca, chances for Independiente

Boca Juniors controlled 66% of possession and completed 523 accurate passes to Independiente’s 226. However, Independiente attempted 22 shots compared with Boca Juniors’ 10, including 13 shots inside the box. The hosts also recorded 16 shots off target, while both teams had four shots on goal. Expected goals were closely matched, with Independiente on 1.23 and Boca Juniors on 1.21.

Á. Montero was the standout performer, receiving an 8.2 rating after making five saves for Boca Juniors. S. Valdez led Independiente’s ratings at 7.5, with one shot on target and four tackles.

Boca extend their Clausura advantage

Before kick-off, Boca Juniors went into the game third in Clausura - Group A with 24 points, while Independiente were eighth with 19. Boca now have 27 points and are eight points ahead of Independiente, who remain on 19 and are provisionally eighth. Boca are level on points with one other team, so their position depends on tie-breakers. Instituto Cordoba lead provisionally with 29 points.