Racing missed a penalty, fell to River and could not stay with the championship

Racing had in their hands the chance to be champion, but Franco Armani saved on the hour a penalty to Jonathan Galván. It was the title for La Academia, because Boca equalized 2 to 2 with Independiente. But the local failed and, minutes before the final whistle, Miguel Borja put the 2 to 1 for River.Racing went from less to more. With a couple of scoring chances on his back, he opened the scoring after Echavarria collected a Pinola foul on Copetti, when the striker went toe-to-toe with Armani. Matías Rojas changed it for a goal.

Racing celebrates the 1-0. | Photo: Télam.

With 10 minutes to go, Miguel Borja equalized for River. But the big chance for Racing would come at 43. Herrera grabbed Sigali in the area, who was dropped, and Echavarría again collected the maximum penalty. In La Bombonera, Boca drew 2-2 with Independiente and a goal from Racing left him empty-handed. However, Armani held off Galvan’s shot and La Boca shouted it as a goal. With Racing launched into the attack, Borja won the position and led River’s attack, after a ball from Armani. And after a series of rebounds, he put the final 2 to 1, which left La Academia without chances and assured Boca a new local title.

Gago regrets his team’s defeat. | Photo: Télam.

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