Fortaleza scores four and beats Boca in the South American Championship

Leão do Pici takes no notice of the Argentine giant and scores 4-2 at Castelão; Tricolor team has a five-point lead at the top of the group

Per From the editorial team | Apr 25, 2024, 22:54

O Strength made history this Thursday, 25th, on a mission for South American Cup. Leão do Pici entered the field, at Castelão, and welcomed the Argentine giant Boca Juniors. Without knowing the size of their opponent, the Brazilian team won 4-2 and came close to confirming their classification in the next phase of the continental tournament.

The meeting between the current runner-up of the Libertadores and the current runner-up of the Sudamericana delivered excitement and a shower of goals. The Argentine team traveled with a mixed team with an eye on the League Cup, a competition in the final stage.

The net shook just four minutes into the game, with Lucero hitting goalkeeper Romero. Boca equalized in the first half with Merentiel taking advantage of a cross close to the six-yard box. Despite the goals and movement, Fortaleza did not make a great start to the game.

The situation completely changed in the final stage. Leão do Pici was fulminating and sent three balls into the net in just 12 minutes of play. Again with Lucero, now from the top, and then with Yago Pikachu’s double. The Xeneize team responded in the final minutes with Zenón, but the victory was already sealed.

With this result, Fortaleza opens up a five-point lead at the top of the group, with nine goals scored. Boca is behind, with just four, followed by Sportivo Trinidense and Nacional Potosí.