Boca Juniors have extended their 100% start to the Argentine Superliga season with a 2-1 victory over bitter rivals River Plate at El Monumental this evening.
An action-packed match saw two red cards, nine yellow cards and three goals of high quality, but ultimately it was Boca who came out on top to make it eight wins from eight in the league and open up a nine-point lead at the top of the table.
The results caps off a devastating week for River, who were beaten 4-0 in the league last weekend, dumped out of the Copa Libertadores in the semi-finals in midweek and have now lost at home to their most hated enemies.
It was the home side who created the first sight of goal amid a fervent atmosphere as top scorer Ignacio Scocco broke into the box, but his finish was tame and easy for Agustin Rossi to collect.
The first half swung both ways, though, and Boca soon responded with their first chance when Cardona's long-range drive was tipped over the crossbar by German Lux.
Rossi almost gifted the hosts the opening goal after 20 minutes when his clearance only found Gonzalo Martinez, but the River Plate midfielder could not make the most of it and blazed his subsequent effort well over the crossbar.
More to follow.
