GOLAZONEWSBoca Juniors defeat Talleres ahead of Copa Sudamericana clash with Vasco
- Boca Juniors secured a 2-1 comeback win against Talleres in the Torneo Clausura.
- Goals from Merentiel and Flores ensured victory before the Copa Sudamericana semi-final.
- The match against Vasco will proceed at the Maracanã following a rejected legal appeal.
Boca Juniors defeated Talleres 2-1 on Friday during the 13th round of the Torneo Clausura in the Argentine Championship. The match, held at La Bombonera, served as the final preparation for the team before they face Vasco for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana final.
Talleres took an early lead through Galarza in the 11th minute. Boca responded quickly with an equalizer from Merentiel in the 18th minute, followed by a goal from Flores early in the second half to complete the turnaround. Boca currently sits second in Group A with 24 points, trailing leaders Instituto by five points.
Meanwhile, the STJ has rejected a request from Flamengo and Fluminense regarding the venue. Consequently, the match between Vasco and Boca Juniors is confirmed to take place at the Maracanã.