Match report

Auckland City Stuns Boca Juniors with 1-1 Draw at FIFA Club World Cup

Auckland City
Auckland City
1–1
FT
Boca Juniors
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

  1. Boca Juniors
    26' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Zeballos · On: K. Zenón
  2. Boca Juniors
    26' Boca Juniors Goal · Own Goal
    N. Garrow
  3. Auckland City
    52' Auckland City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gray · Assist: J. Lagos
  4. Auckland City
    54' Auckland City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Yoo · On: M. Ellis
  5. Boca Juniors
    54' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Cavani · On: M. Giménez
  6. Boca Juniors
    54' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Velasco · On: M. Braida
  7. Boca Juniors
    60' Boca Juniors Var · Goal cancelled
    Miguel Merentiel
  8. Auckland City
    68' Auckland City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Manickum · On: H. Zeb
  9. Auckland City
    83' Auckland City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.