Match report

Boca Juniors and Independiente Draw 0-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina Match

Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
0–0
FT
Independiente
Independiente
Dec 14, 2024

Boca Juniors and Independiente secured a 0-0 draw in a fiercely contested match in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Both teams displayed strong defensive play and tactical discipline, with neither side able to break through for a goal. Key moments included yellow cards for Joaquín Laso and Miguel Merentiel, and a flurry of substitutions late in the game that failed to change the momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Boca Juniors 0–0 Independiente
  • • Yellow card: Joaquín Laso (Independiente) - Handball at 15'
  • • Yellow card: M. Delgado (Boca Juniors) - Foul at 30'
  • • Yellow card: P. Fernandez (Boca Juniors) - Foul at 34'
  • • Substitution: Miguel Merentiel for L. Janson (Boca Juniors) at 67'

Lineups

Boca Juniors

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 L. Brey (G)
  • 17 L. Advíncula (D)
  • 40 L. Di Lollo (D)
  • 6 M. Rojo (D)
  • 3 M. Saracchi (D)
  • 43 M. Delgado (M)
  • 22 K. Zenón (M)
  • 8 G. Fernández (M)
  • 7 E. Zeballos (M)
  • 16 M. Merentiel (F)
  • 9 M. Giménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 L. Janson
  • 33 B. Aguirre
  • 21 I. Miramón
  • 19 A. Martegani
  • 23 L. Blanco
  • 47 J. Saralegui
  • 24 J. Barinaga
  • 45 M. Benítez
  • 34 M. Mendía
  • 51 S. Dalmasso
  • 13 J. García
  • 18 F. Fabra

Independiente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 R. Rey (G)
  • 4 F. Vera (D)
  • 26 K. Lomónaco (D)
  • 2 J. Laso (D)
  • 3 A. Spörle (D)
  • 5 F. Loyola (M)
  • 23 I. Marcone (M)
  • 14 L. Millán (M)
  • 16 S. Hidalgo (F)
  • 9 G. Ávalos (F)
  • 27 D. Tarzia (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Martínez
  • 18 I. Maestro Puch
  • 17 L. González
  • 11 F. Mancuello
  • 35 S. Salle
  • 29 J. Fedorco
  • 34 M. Giménez
  • 32 A. Canelo
  • 25 D. Segovia
  • 24 S. López Grobin
  • 28 J. Quiñónez
  • 15 D. Pérez

Timeline

  1. Independiente
    15' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    Joaquín Laso

    Handball

  2. Boca Juniors
    30' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    M. Delgado

    Foul

  3. Boca Juniors
    34' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    P. Fernandez

    Foul

  4. Independiente
    51' Independiente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Vera · On: Rubén Martínez
  5. Independiente
    66' Independiente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Avalos · On: I. Maestro Puch
  6. Independiente
    66' Independiente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hidalgo · On: L. González
  7. Boca Juniors
    67' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miguel Merentiel · On: L. Janson
  8. Boca Juniors
    67' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Zenón · On: B. Aguirre
  9. Independiente
    81' Independiente Card · Yellow Card
    F. Loyola

    Foul

  10. Independiente
    83' Independiente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Millán · On: F. Mancuello
  11. Boca Juniors
    85' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Fernandez · On: I. Miramón
  12. Boca Juniors
    85' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Zeballos · On: A. Martegani

Match Stats

Stat Boca Juniors Independiente
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 80% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 334 331
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.84 2.52
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 267 257
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was evenly contested, with both teams struggling to create clear goal-scoring opportunities.
  • ▸ Independiente's early yellow card to Joaquín Laso for handball at 15' set the tone for a cautious approach from both sides.
  • ▸ Boca Juniors made several substitutions in the second half, including Miguel Merentiel and K. Zenón at 67', but these changes did not lead to a breakthrough in the final third.