Overview
- A VAR-reviewed penalty converted by Abiel Osorio put Defensa y Justicia ahead after referee Jorge Baliño checked the play.
- Leandro Paredes equalized from the spot for Boca minutes later following a foul on Ander Herrera.
- In stoppage time at the Norberto “Tito” Tomaghello, Osorio headed the winner after a misplay by goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín.
- Marchesín had earlier produced key saves as Defensa generated multiple clear chances, including a strike off the crossbar.
- With Miguel Ángel Russo resting at home after hospital discharge, assistants Claudio Úbeda and Juvenal Rodríguez managed Boca from the touchline.