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Boca Ends 12-Game Winless Run as Cavani Protests Substitution

His three goals this season have intensified scrutiny over his form, fueling debate on Boca’s attacking options.

Edinson Cavani no pudo convertir contra la Lepra.
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Tras errar un gol increíble, Cavani pidió explicaciones al ser reemplazado: \"¿Por qué a mí?\"

Overview

  • Boca Juniors defeated Independiente Rivadavia 3-0 to snap the club’s longest winless streak in history.
  • Edinson Cavani missed a simple tap-in early in the game before coach Miguel Ángel Russo replaced him in the 63rd minute.
  • The veteran striker confronted assistant Claudio Úbeda on the sideline, demanding an explanation for his substitution.
  • Substitutes Ezequiel Ceballos and Alan Velasco sealed the turnaround with goals in the 88th and 90th minutes.
  • ESPN’s Mariano Closs called Cavani’s miss “incredible” and said he would prefer Hugo Merentiel in Boca’s attack.