Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, the match ends in a draw.
90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
87'
Shot blocked by Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors), his left footed shot from the left side of the inside of the area is saved by Fernando Monetti (Sarmiento).
82'
Dangerous play by Boca Juniors, Miguel Merentiel's shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.
77'
Sarmiento was offside, José Mauri tried a through ball but Iván Morales was in an offside position.
72'
Goooooal from Sarmiento!
José Mauri shot with his right foot from the center of the area to the center of the goal.
66'
Sarmiento makes his first changes in the game, betting everything on the offense and trying to tie the game.
61'
Edinson Cavani (Boca Juniors) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the center of the box.
56'
Sarmiento maintains pressure throughout the court in search of a defensive error.
51'
Sarmiento plays long positions to cool down Boca Juniors who had several dangerous attacks.
46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score is Boca Juniors 1-0 Sarmiento.
45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
40'
Boca Juniors with greater possession of the ball, their offense has been very good and they have achieved 3 dangerous attacks.
35'
Shot stopped high and through the center of the goal. Kevin Zenón (Boca Juniors) header from the center of the box.
30'
First yellow card of the game and it is for the player Juan Insaurralde del Sarmiento.
25'
Attempt missed, Gabriel Díaz (Sarmiento) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
20'
Sarmiento will take his first corner kick of the game, there is danger in the Boca Juniors goal.
15'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the second goal of the game.
10'
Goooooal for Boca Juniors!
Miguel Merentiel shot with his right foot from the right side of the inside of the area to the left corner.
5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Sarmiento roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
💚 Así forma #Sarmiento ante @BocaJrsOficial 👊
— Club Atlético Sarmiento (@CASarmientoOf) February 1, 2024
👥 Banco de suplentes: Pourtau, Garnier, Morales, N.Gallardo, Amarilla, D.Gallardo, Quiroz, Mónaco, Pérez, Gho, L.López, Ferreyra.#DaleVerde 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/R3iASunmKe
Boca Juniors roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
📋 ¡𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝟭𝟭 𝗗𝗘 #𝗕𝗢𝗖𝗔! 👊
— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) February 1, 2024
Formación confirmada para enfrentar a Sarmiento por la segunda fecha de la Copa de la Liga.#DaleBoca 🔵🟡🔵#CopaSurFinanzas ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/aDT6OXnyo5
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle (Central Referee).
Jonathan Maximiliano Gómez (Assistant One).
Rodrigo René Sansores Díaz (Assistant Two).
Martín Molina Astorga (Fourth Referee).
Angel Monroy Bello (VAR).
Vicente Jassiel Reynoso Arce (VAR Assistant).
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two teams from the Argentine Professional League. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on August 27, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 1-0 victory for Sarmiento at the Eva Perón. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Boca Juniors and Sarmiento have faced each other on several occasions. The last 5 matches have ended in two victories for Boca Juniors, there was a draw and on 2 other occasions the winner was Sarmiento.
Boca Juniors Arrival
The Boca Juniors team is already in the stadium, they are doing their warm-up exercises and are ready for their Argentine Professional League match.
🌾😶🌫🌿 pic.twitter.com/GjIZu5iiQX
— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) February 1, 2024
Welcome!
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What time is the Boca Juniors vs Sarmiento match for Argentine Liga Profesional 2024?
This is the start time of the game Boca Juniors vs Sarmiento of February 1st in several countries:
Argentina: 7:00 PM on TNT Sports.
Bolivia: 6:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Brazil: 7:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Chile: 7:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Colombia: 5:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Ecuador: 5:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
United States (ET): 5:00 PM on Paramount+.
Spain: 12:00 AM.
Mexico: 4:00 PM on Fanatiz Mexico.
Paraguay: 6:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Peru: 5:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Uruguay: 7:00 PM on Star+ and ESPN.
Boca Juniors' latest roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Sergio Romero, Jorge Figal, Cristian Lema, Frank Fabra, Luis Advíncula, Luca Langoni, Jorman Campuzano, Ezequiel Bullaude, Juan Edgardo Ramírez, Guillermo Fernández and Miguel Merentiel.
Sarmiento's last roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Fernando Monetti, Juan Insaurralde, Diego Calcaterra, Gabriel Díaz, Elías López, Iván Morales, Fernando Godoy, Sergio Quiroga, Alfredo Amarilla, José Mauri and Agustín Fontana.
Players to watch for Sarmiento
The next three players are considered key to Sarmiento's offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Boca Juniors. Argentine player Lucas Melano (#16) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer from last season and we could see him score on Thursday. Next is forward Sergio Quiroga (#10), he is another distributor of play on the field that is extremely important and is the team's biggest assister in the Argentine Professional League last season. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, the 34-year-old goalkeeper, Fernando Monetti (# 22), the Mexican goalkeeper is one of the best goalkeepers in the Argentine Professional League, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Thursday.
Sarmiento in the tournament
Sarmiento's team started the Argentine Professional League (Argentina's first soccer division) well, they are in ninth position in the general table with 0 games won, 1 draw and 0 lost, achieving 1 point. Their goal this season is to finish among the first 4 places in Group B to obtain a ticket to the tournament's postseason and fight for the tournament championship. Sarmiento's objective for this game is to be able to win as a visitor and in this way get closer to its objective, it will be a complicated game but not impossible to win. Their last game was on January 25, 2024 and resulted in a 1-1 draw against Tigre at the Monumental de Victoria and in this way they achieved their first draw in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, but they could surprise and win.
Boca Juniors players to follow
The next three players are considered key to Boca Juniors' offensive and defensive attack and it is likely that any of them can score or assist in the match against Sarmiento. The player Miguel Merentiel (#16) is a fundamental piece for the team because of his experience. He is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer from last season and we could see him score on Thursday. The next is the Peruvian player Luis Advíncula (#17), he is another distributor of play on the field that is of utmost importance and is the team's biggest assister in the Argentine Professional League last season. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, the 36-year-old goalkeeper, Sergio Romero (# 1), the Argentine goalkeeper is one of the best goalkeepers in the Argentine Professional League, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not receive a goal on Thursday.
Boca Juniors in the tournament
Boca Juniors had a good start in the Argentine Professional League within Group B, they are in eighth position in the general table after 0 games won, 1 tied and 0 lost, they have 1 point. Boca Juniors seeks to place itself at the top of the tournament this season, so they must win all possible games and they will be the champions. Their last game was on January 27, 2024 and resulted in a 0-0 draw against Platense at Ciudad de Vicente López and in this way they achieved their first draw in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The New Gasometer is located in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It will be the venue for this match, it has a capacity of 47,964 spectators and is the home of San Lorenzo de Almagro. It was inaugurated on December 16, 1993 and cost 15 million dollars to build.
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