Athletico-PR loses to Boca Juniors in a friendly and has a goalkeeper sent off

Athletico-PR was defeated by Boca Juniors 1-0, this Wednesday (8), in a pre-season friendly played at the Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium, in Salta, Argentina. Furacão's goalkeeper Santos received a red card in the second half, while Blanco scored the only goal of the match.

The confrontation, part of the "International Winter Challenge", was intense, with both teams taking the opportunity to test starters and reserves. Despite the friendly nature, the match was marked by many fouls and several cards distributed.

Athletico-PR is now preparing for a new friendly match. The team will face RB Bragantino this Saturday (11), at 10am (Brasília time), at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, in Bragança Paulista, in the interior of São Paulo.

The goal and the main plays
Boca Juniors' winning goal came in the 27th minute of the first half, scored by Blanco. The left-back dominated from outside the area and, with space, dropped a "bomb" into the back of Santos' net.

Athletico-PR's best chance in the first half was with Renan Peixoto, who received the ball from Mendoza, but shot wide. In the final stage, debutant Jorge Rivaldo had a clear opportunity, but shot from the baseline.

Santos' expulsion
In the 15th minute of the second half, goalkeeper Santos was sent off, leaving Athletico-PR with one player less. The referee, even in a friendly match, issued a red card after the player hit an opponent with his foot.

Lineups
Boca Juniors' starting team, led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, was Brey; Lozano, Figal, Costa and Blanco; Delgado, Belmonte, Ascacíbar and Leonel Flores; Alan Velasco and Merentiel. Several athletes entered the second stage, including García, Lollo, Pellegrino, Gorosito, Braida, Domenech, Alarcón, Palacios, Ángel Romero, Zenón and Giménez.

Já o Athletico-PR iniciou com Santos; Arthur Dias, Aguirre and Esquivel; Gilberto Moraes, Luiz Gustavo, Jadson, Bruno Zapelli and Claudinho; Steven Mendoza and Renan Peixoto, under the command of Odair Hellmann. Among the players who entered the second half, Matheus Soares, Carlos Terán, Léo, Gilberto dos Santos, Léo Derik, Felipinho, Dudu Kogitzki, João Cruz, Leozinho and Jorge Rivaldo stand out.

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