RIVER PLATE CAPTURE CONTENTIOUS COPA LIBERTADORES CROWN AFTER OT VICTORY IN MADRID AGAINST BOCA

At Madrid:

In Sunday's second match of the Copa Libertadores Final, which had been originally set for Buenos Aires on November 24, only to be postponed at least twice due to "fan" violence, then moved to Madrid, Lucas Pratto's equalizer in the 64th minute enabled River Plate (the designated hosts) to gain a 1-1 regulation draw with Boca Juniors, deadlocking the series at 3-3 on aggregate.

Then, with the away goals rule dispensed with, Juan Quintero (109') and Gonzalo Martinez (120'+2) each scored an overtime goal as River Plate won the series 5-3 on aggregate.

River Plate will play in the semifinal round of the FIFA Club World Cup at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates next Monday against the winner of Saturday's quarterfinal match between Esperance de Tunis and the winner of Tuesday's opening match between Al-Ain and Team Wellington.

Boca Juniors and River Plate May Not See Eye-to-Eye

However, due to violent attacks on Boca players by River Plate "fans" last week, which saw in last Saturday's originally scheduled second match of the Copa Libertadores Final (2-2 on aggregate after game one) being postponed at least twice.

That contest, originally set to be played at River Plate's home stadium in Buenos Aires, has now been moved out of the Western Hemisphere, to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Spain; the match is set to be contested on Sunday, December 9.

Since when has Spain become a member of CONMEBOL, South America's soccer confederation?

I think that both clubs were challenging the decision to move the match.

Copa Libertadores Final: River Plate Gain Series-Opening Road Draw With Boca

At Buenos Aires:

In Sunday's opening game of the Copa Libertadores Final (postponed from Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch), Lucas Pratto (35') and Carlos Izquierdoz (OG-61') each scored once as River Plate gained a 2-2 road draw with Boca Juniors.

Ramon Avila (34') and Dario Benedetto (45'+1) delivered the first-half goals for the hosts.

The series set to conclude on Saturday, November 24 at River Plate's home pitch.  The winner would play in the semifinal round of next month's FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Hooliganism, Argentinian Style

Nice going, knuckleheads!

Because of loutish behavior from so-called "fans," Boca Juniors were tossed out of the Copa Libertadores and must play their next four home continental matches behind closed doors.

Boca's arch-rivals, River Plate, won their two-game Round of 16 series by default and will get to play Cruzeiro of Brazil in the quarterfinal round.

Arsenal---Not That One---Top Boca Juniors At Home (NOT In London)

At Avellaneda, Argentina:

Emilio Zelaya scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute on Sunday as Arsenal de Sarandi shut out visiting Boca Juniors 1-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.

Boca Pick Up Home Win

At Buenos Aires:

Leandro Paredes scored what proved to be the game winner in the 38th minute on Sunday as Boca Juniors defeated visiting Racing Club 3-1 in Argentinian Primera Division action.

Boca Knock Off League-Leaders On Road

At Buenos Aires:

Santiago Silva scored the only goal of the match as Boca Juniors defeated Argentinian Primera Division-leading Velez Sarsfield 1-0 on the road Sunday.

Goose Eggs For Boca And Newell's Old Boys

At Buenos Aires:

The Thursday contest from Argentina's Primera Division between Boca Juniors and visiting Newell's Old Boys concluded in a 0-0 stalemate.

Goose Eggs In Santa Fe (Argentina, That Is)

At Santa Fe, Argentina:

The Sunday Argentinian Primera Division contest between Colon and visiting Boca Juniors resulted in a 0-0 draw.

Boca On Top Of San Lorenzo

At Buenos Aires:

Leandro Paredes scored twice in the first half (5', 35') as Boca Juniors coasted to a 3-1 Saturday Argentinian Primera Division home victory over San Lorenzo.

Resumption Of Argentinian SuperClassico Ends In 2-2 Stalemate

At Buenos Aires:

Santiago Silva (PK-76') and Walter Erviti (90'+1) provided the goal power as Boca Juniors erased a two-goal deficit on the road and gained a 2-2 Sunday Argentinian Primera Division draw with promoted arch-rivals River Plate as the SuperClassico resumed after a one-year absence. Leonardo Ponzio (2') and Rodrigo Mora (70') each delivered a goal for the hosts.

Boca Held To Scoreless Home Draw

At Buenos Aires:

The Sunday Argentinian Primera Division match between Boca Juniors and visiting Estudiantes ended in a 0-0 deadlock.

Rough Sunday In Cordoba For Boca

At Cordoba, Argentina:

Victor Aquino scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 46th minute on Sunday as Belgrano overcame an early deficit and downed visiting Boca Juniors 3-1 in Argentinian Primera Division action.

Home Draw For Boca

At Buenos Aires:

Rolando Schiavi's equalizer (45'+1) lifted Boca Juniors to a 1-1 Sunday Argentinian Primera Division home deadlock with San Martin San Juan.  Mauro Bogado converted his penalty kick for the visitors in the 34th minute.

Rough Sunday In Lanus For Boca

At Lanus, Argentina:

Mario Regueiro (33') and Diego Valeri (88') delivered the scoring on Sunday as Lanus blanked visiting Boca Juniors 2-0 in Argentinian Primera Division action.

Home Win For Table-Topping Boca

At Buenos Aires:

Santiago Silva (27') and Juan Sanchez Mino (47') each delivered a goal on Sunday as Boca Juniors found themselves atop the standings in the Argentinian Primera Division following their 2-1 home win over Independiente.

Road Draw For Boca

At Buenos Aires:

Pablo Ledesma's penalty kick inthe 33rd minute lifted Boca Juniors to a 1-1 Sunday Argentinian Primera Division road draw wtih Argentinos Juniors.  Alejandro Capurro scored at 26 minutes for theh hosts.

Lucas Delivers The Goods In Boca's Home Win

At Buenos Aires:

Lucas Viatri scored twice on Sunday (25', 70') as Boca Juniors found themselves atop the Argentinian Primera Division standings following their 2-1 home win over Atletico Rafaela.

Road Win For Boca

At Santa Fe, Argentina:

Nicolas Blandi scored the winning goal in the 88th minute as Boca Juniors stayed atop the Argentinian Primera Division standings following their 2-1 road win over Union Santa Fc.

Santiago Silva Double Solid For Boca

At Buenos Aires:

Santiago Silva scored twice (44', 47') on Saturday as Boca Juniors downed visiting All Boys 3-1 in Argentinian Primera Division action.