The fairness of River, the penalty of Racing, the stings of Boca: Argentina will not forget

The ironic farewell of Gazzardo, the unexpected kicker who lost a title and the celebrations of the champion: "River won? We only know that we won"

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24/10/2022

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The summary of the dramatic victory of Boca Juniors in the championship of Argentina with the help of River Plate (Sport 1)

It is hard to imagine that it is even possible to produce such stories, but the four biggest teams in Argentine football proved last night (Sunday) that this too can happen.

Try to follow: Boca Juniors celebrated a championship despite a 2:2 home draw against Independiente, which provided huge help to its hated rival Racing Club, but it messed up with a 2:1 home loss to River Plate - which gave its biggest enemy the 73rd title in its history and the 35 within the league.

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The person responsible for the drama.

Franco Armani (Photo: GettyImages, LUIS ROBAYO/AFP)

The main person responsible for the unforgettable drama was the goalkeeper of River and the Argentina national team, Franco Armani, who in the 90th minute deflected a penalty by Jonathan Galban, which could have given Racing the victory and the championship.

In doing so, River, the outgoing champion, gave Boca the championship in a rare display of sportsmanship, when all this happened precisely in the farewell game of Marcelo Gazzardo, the most decorated coach in the history of the club and who made Boca more unhappy than anyone, including a historic victory over them in the Copa Libertadores final in Madrid four years ago years

"He asked us to play big for everything he achieved, for the final in Madrid, all these things come to the mind of the players - and we had to respect him," Miguel Borja, a River Plate striker who scored a brace in the game, said at the end of the game, about Gazzardo's request in the room Dressing up before the match.

"I would like to emphasize above all that in a country where everything is suspicious, and seems empty of values, we believe that sometimes through football it is possible to show that it is possible to respect the profession, the game and the passion that unites us all around it," said Gazzardo in an emotional summary.

"I understand if there are fans who are angry or frustrated, but we had to maintain our integrity and fairness. That way River will be bigger than it has already become."

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An ironic farewell.

Marcelo Gazzardo (Photo: GettyImages, LUIS ROBAYO/AFP)

Brassing, of course, cried over the missed penalty.

It is important to note that Mathias Rojas gave "Academia" the advantage from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, but later he was replaced, and when the host received another penalty kick from 11 meters, several players argued about the identity of the kicker.

Gabriel Haocha, who entered in the scorer's place, even took control of the ball, the top scorer Anso Kopeti was also there, but it was Galban, a defender who did not kick a single penalty in his term in Racing and in his previous team, who ultimately took the responsibility - and won the title for his team.

A miss that will not be forgotten.

Racing players (Photo: GettyImages, Marcelo Endelli)

As in Abjande they celebrated the goals of their great rival Independiente, so they went wild with joy in Bombonera too, when River scored twice and especially when Armani stopped the fateful penalty.

Absolutely surreal moments.

It is almost needless to say that Boca did not feel the need to thank River for the help, but striker Dario Benedetto commented on the penalty kick: "Armani is fighting for his place in the team for the World Cup, it makes sense. We are worthy champions, we overcame everything. We need to change the system, we almost died from a seizure heart".

Coach Hugo Ibarra also claimed: "We won in Boca's style, and that's how it's always more special and beautiful. Boca is the deserved winner."

Of course, the two games were played at the same time, after which it became clear that the Boca players didn't even know that River had scored a winning goal in the 95th minute: "I didn't understand anything. Fortunately, Racing messed up," midfielder Alan Varela scolded.

"I didn't know that River won, I only knew that we won the championship and we are the best in the country - it was proven."

The most exciting championship there is.

Boca Juniors (Photo: GettyImages, Marcos Brindicci)

As far as the champion is concerned, critical decisions will have to be made: the hero of last night's game and probably of the entire championship, goalkeeper Agustin Rossi, has not yet renewed his contract due to differences with the management of Boca Juniors, and it is not at all impossible that he will leave.

Coach Ibarra, who was appointed during the season following the bad start of his predecessor, Sebastian Bataglia, ends his contract at the end of 2022 and may leave himself.

Meanwhile, by the end of the year, the "Bostros" will be able to win two more titles: the Argentine Cup, in which they will play in the semi-finals this Wednesday, and the Super Cup, where the opponent may be Racing.

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