Godoy Cruz vs Boca Juniors Match Report
Boca Juniors moved within a single point from the Apertura championship after defeating Godoy Cruz 2-1 at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium. By managing a single point from their final three matches of the season, Boca will clinch the championship.
Striker Dario Cvitanich put Boca ahead in the 9th minute, and in the 36th minute veteran Rolando Schiavi doubled Boca's lead via the penalty spot. In the second period Boca continued to dominate their opponents, with crisp passing in the midfield, that allowed them to progress up the field with swift attacks.
Godoy Cruz, who needed a win to move closer towards qualification for the 2012 Copa Libertadores, never dropped their arms as they searched for a goal. Ariel Rojas pulled a goal back for them four minutes from full-time with a sensational long-range thunderbolt, however, the goal arrived much too late.
Argentine Apertura - Round 16 Results
November 25
Tigre 3 - 0 Atl. Rafaela
November 26
All Boys 0 - 0 Lanus
Newell's Old Boys 0 - 0 San Lorenzo
Racing Club 2 - 3 Belgrano
Olimpo 0 - 3 San Martin San Juan
November 27
Arsenal 1 - 2 Estudiantes
Velez Sarsfield 1 - 1 Colon
Banfield 2 - 2 Argentinos Juniors
Godoy Cruz 1 - 2 Boca Juniors
November 28
Union - Independiente