Match report
Auckland City Stuns Boca Juniors with 1-1 Draw at FIFA Club World Cup
Auckland City
1–1
FT
Boca Juniors
Jun 24, 2025
Auckland City stunned the football world by securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against South American giants Boca Juniors in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter. The New Zealand club showed grit and determination, capitalizing on an own goal from N. Garrow before C. Gray equalized with a well-placed shot.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Auckland City 1–1 Boca Juniors
- • N. Garrow scored an own goal for Boca Juniors in the 26th minute
- • C. Gray equalized for Auckland City with a normal goal in the 52nd minute
- • Miguel Merentiel's goal was cancelled by VAR in the 60th minute
Lineups
Auckland City
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 24 N. Garrow (G)
- 12 R. Murati (D)
- 4 C. Gray (D)
- 3 A. Mitchell (D)
- 5 N. Boxall (D)
- 17 J. Lagos (D)
- 26 D. Yoo (M)
- 8 Gerard Garriga (M)
- 2 M. Ilich (M)
- 10 D. Manickum (M)
- 7 M. Bevan (F)
Substitutes
- 16 J. Lee
- 27 H. Zeb
- 20 M. Ellis
- 14 J. Vale
- 19 D. Connolly
- 18 S. Ciganda
- 25 M. den Heijer
- 21 A. Bell
- 13 N. Lobo
- 1 C. Tracey
- 6 J. Manuel
- 9 A. Kilkolly
- 15 J. Foo
- 23 A. Rogers
- 11 R. De Vries
Boca Juniors
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 25 A. Marchesín (G)
- 17 L. Advíncula (D)
- 40 L. Di Lollo (D)
- 26 M. Pellegrino (D)
- 23 L. Blanco (D)
- 5 R. Battaglia (M)
- 7 E. Zeballos (M)
- 20 A. Velasco (M)
- 8 C. Palacios (M)
- 16 M. Merentiel (F)
- 10 E. Cavani (F)
Substitutes
- 9 M. Giménez
- 27 M. Braida
- 22 K. Zenón
- 30 T. Belmonte
- 6 M. Rojo
- 18 F. Fabra
- 42 L. Blondel
- 15 W. Alarcón
- 13 J. García
- 19 A. Martegani
- 33 B. Aguirre
- 12 L. Brey
- 14 I. Miramón
- 11 L. Janson
- 43 M. Delgado
Timeline
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26' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Zeballos · On: K. Zenón -
26' Boca Juniors Goal · Own GoalN. Garrow -
52' Auckland City Goal · Normal GoalC. Gray · Assist: J. Lagos -
54' Auckland City subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Yoo · On: M. Ellis -
54' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Cavani · On: M. Giménez -
54' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Velasco · On: M. Braida -
60' Boca Juniors Var · Goal cancelledMiguel Merentiel -
68' Auckland City subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Manickum · On: H. Zeb -
83' Auckland City subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Lagos · On: J. Lee
Match Stats
| Stat | Auckland City | Boca Juniors |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 3 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 90% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 3 | 41 |
| Corners | 2 | 20 |
| Total Passes | 241 | 622 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 10 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 21 |
| Possession | 26% | 74% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 169 | 561 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 21 |
| Saves | 10 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 20 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ N. Garrow's own goal gave Boca Juniors an early lead, but Auckland City quickly regrouped and found their footing on the pitch.
- ▸ C. Gray’s equalizing goal at half-time was crucial in maintaining momentum for Auckland City, ensuring they held off Boca Juniors to secure a draw.