📝 Boca held by Tigre, finish second in Zone A | OneFootball

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Boca Juniors, who needed a win to reach the top, were unable to hold onto their lead in their visit to Tigre on the final matchday of the regular phase of the 2025 Apertura Tournament.

Boca Juniors were unable to secure the win they needed to finish the regular phase of the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF) at the top of the standings in Zone A: they drew 1-1 against Tigre at the José Dellagiovanna Stadium.

With Mariano Herrón as interim coach for the fourth time, the 'Xeneize' showed good intentions and started winning 1-0 in the 21st minute with a goal scored by Chilean Carlos Palacios after a great assist from Uruguayan Miguel Merentiel.

Tigre responded in the added time of the first half through a corner from the right. Joaquín Laso found Lorenzo Scipioni with his head, who pushed the ball into the net at the near post.

In the second half, the team led by Mariano Herrón had opportunities to win. There was even a goal disallowed to Tomás Belmonte for a handball that was sanctioned after a VAR review.

Little by little, Boca and Tigre settled for the result that favored the home team more, who were able to finish in fifth place and will play in the playoffs against San Lorenzo.

Meanwhile, Boca Juniors were unable to finish in first place and their opponent in the round of 16 of the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF) will be Lanús.

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