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Boca started withstanding the charge by Estudiantes, who went with great determination in search of an early score in a first half dominated by the home side.

Boca proved to have a solid defense, especially on the left wing with Monzón and Morel Rodríguez, but had a lackluster offensive performance: Palacio and Palermo played far away from the midfielders.

The only goal chance for the team managed by Ischia arrived near the end of the half through a long distance shot by Vargas.

In the second half, Boca started to attack better through the left wing. Monzón's offensive incursions and Palacio's speed improved their chances of opening the score.

Immediately, Ledesma had the best chance of the match. He fired a shot to the far post that beat goalkeeper Andújar, but Angeleri cleared it at the goal line.

Ischia tried to fire up the team by sending Cristian Chávez to the pitch. The youngster brought mobility and a direct style to the offensive game, but when Xeneizes were having their best minutes of the match, Estudiantes opened the score.

It was through a corner kick that went across the box; Desábato headed the ball to the goalmouth, just where Maggiolo was expecting it. The forward scored the 1-0 goal through a header.

Boca kept attacking until the very end and had the home team on the ropes. Dátolo had a near-miss with a treacherous cross that Angeleri managed to clear over the bar.

The last push was not enough. Boca lost in La Plata and now is farther away from the top teams in the Closing Tournament standings.