Goalkeeping Errors Propel Boca Juniors to Victory

Boca Juniors capitalized on goalkeeping errors by Ezequiel Centurion to win 2-0 against Independiente Rivadavia in the Argentine Primera Division. The victory, achieved through goals by Miguel Merentiel and Exequiel Zeballos, moves Boca up in Group A rankings, providing a much-needed morale boost.

Two critical errors by visiting goalkeeper Ezequiel Centurion handed Boca Juniors a 2-0 victory over Independiente Rivadavia in their Argentine Primera Division clash at La Bombonera stadium.

Second-half strikes from Miguel Merentiel and Exequiel Zeballos secured Boca's second win in five games, temporarily elevating them to seventh place with eight points in Group A. Despite having the same points, this marks Rivadavia's first defeat, positioning them fifth on goal difference.

Boca midfielder Williams Alarcon expressed relief after their previous loss to Racing, saying, "We needed this win to bounce back, proving we're contenders." The hosts capitalized on Centurion's mistakes, with Merentiel scoring post-break and Zeballos sealing the result close to full-time.

(With inputs from agencies.)