The side of the Peruvian team showed off in La Bombonera with great maneuver. (Video: ESPN)
Luis Advíncula started the match between Boca Juniors and Godoy Cruz at the Alberto José Armando ‘La Bombonera’ stadium, for the 14th and final date of the 2024 Argentine League Cup. Only 3 minutes had passed into the match, when The Peruvian right back gave a great display of skill by taking off Tomás Conechny’s mark with a sensational ‘huacha’.
The play occurred after a series of passes from the ‘xeneize’ defense, who circulated the ball until Gustavo Lema decided to play long with a long ball for ‘Rayo’, who had projected himself on the right side. The former Sporting Cristal managed to lower the ball with his chest, but was forced to retreat before the marker of the ‘tomba’ defenders, until the Argentine attacker tried to cross him to snatch the ball from him, but he, with great skill, passed the ball between his legs.
However, the play ended after a few seconds, as the Peruvian national team player was knocked down with a foul by his marker Elías Pereyra, winning a free kick in favor and in the opposite field for those led by Diego Martínez.
Sensational ‘huacha’ by Luis Advíncula in Boca Juniors vs Godoy Cruz for the Argentine League Cup
Luis Advíncula played a great game against Godoy Cruz, in addition to his ‘huacha’, he was solid in defense and contributed to the first goal by sending a perfect cross to Edison Cavani, leaving him alone in front of goalkeeper Franco Petroli, to convert with a shot crossed.
That was his first assist in the current season, remember that in 2023 he contributed four goal assists, although none had been for the ‘Matador’, those who took advantage of his services were Darío Benedetto, Pol Fernández and Miguel Merentiel on two occasions.
The full-back excelled with a great deep pass for the ‘xeneize’ 1-0 in La Bombonera. (Video: ESPN)
The quarterfinals of the 2024 League Cup already have their first four qualifiers: River Plate, Argentinos Juniors, Barracas Central and Vélez Sarsfield. These teams secured their place after a decisive day where the definition of group A stood out. River Plate won against Instituto with an outstanding performance by Facundo Colidio, who scored a hat trick, thus leading the standings. On the other hand, El ‘fortín’ will face Godoy Cruz in the next stage, a team that has already confirmed first place in group B.
The day was marked by simultaneous matches and results that kept the classification in suspense until the last moments. The ‘paternal bug’ achieved a draw against Barracas, a result that, together with the ‘millionaire’ victory, defined the final positions of the group. For its part, Vélez obtained a crucial victory against Independiente Rivadavia, which, added to the tie between Independiente and Talleres de Córdoba, assured its classification. This last match was notable for the comeback of the ‘T’, which managed to equalize a match that seemed doomed in favor of Independiente.
The quarterfinals promise intense duels, where the teams will seek to advance to the semifinals. Unlike the previous edition, matches will take place on a neutral court, adding an additional element of unpredictability to the tournament. The 2024 League Cup continues to offer emotions and demonstrate the high competitive level of Argentine football.
