Boca Juniors vs River Plate: The Superclasico match between Boca Juniors and River Plate tend to deliver fireworks whenever they battle against each other. The latest Superclasico was no different as seven red cards were issued in stoppage time on Sunday clash. The stoppage time lasted 19 minutes as the brawl got out of hand. Follow Football LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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After River Plate player Miguel Borja successfully converted a thrilling penalty in the 93rd minute, an ugly fight broke out at Estadio Monumental. The majority of the 83,000 spectators cheered as the ball went into the goal, but Boca goalkeeper Sergio Romero did not appreciate the allegedly provocative behavior of the opponent team.
As a result of the fight, three players from each team, as well as Boca coach Jorge Almiron, were sent off. Elias Gomez, Miguel Merentiel, Ezequiel Fernandez, and Nicolas Valentini of Boca, as well as Agustin Palavecino, Ezequiel Ignacio Centurion, and Agustin Palavecino of River, all saw red cards.
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𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗔́𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗢 🚬 pic.twitter.com/yR3Q9PeE2p— Argentina Gol 𝕏 (@BocaJrsGol) May 7, 2023
River captain Enzo Perez spoke afterward, saying, ‘Terrible madness came out from all sides, and luckily we were able to keep three important points in a Superclasico. It is not good for the spectacle. There were a lot of people who got involved from both sides, the coaching staff, players who were not in the squad.’
He continued, ‘We try to separate, calm down, so that some go one way and others the other, but when there are so many people who don’t have to be on the pitch, with the nervousness from outside, it’s difficult.’
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Even though there was a huge brawl involved, River Plate will be extremely pleased with this win. They are at the top of the Argentine Primera Division, with a 9-point lead to their name. They have won 4 out of their last 5 games, drawing the other game. Boca Juniors, whereas, is languishing in the 13th position on the table and will be looking to climb up rapidly.
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