Platense and Boca Juniors Share Points in 1-1 Clausura Draw

Platense and Boca Juniors Split Points in Clausura Draw

Platense 1-1 Boca Juniors: the points were shared in the fifth round of the Liga Profesional Argentina Clausura after both goals arrived in the second half. K. Retamar put the hosts ahead, but Miguel Merentiel’s late equalizer ensured Boca Juniors left Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez with a draw.

Match Overview and Final Score

The match finished 1-1 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with neither side able to establish a winning margin. Played in Buenos Aires and refereed by J. Balino, the contest remained goalless until after the interval before Platense and Boca exchanged goals.

Platense took the lead in the 53rd minute and held that advantage for 27 minutes. Boca responded before the closing stages, meaning the hosts could not turn their home performance into a second Clausura victory.

Second-Half Goals Shape the Contest

K. Retamar broke the deadlock for Platense in the 53rd minute with a normal goal, giving the home side the first major reward of the match. The opener placed Boca in the position of having to chase the game and protect against a result that would have strengthened Platense’s early campaign.

Boca’s response arrived in the 80th minute through Miguel Merentiel, who scored after receiving an assist from S. Ascacibar. The equalizer arrived with 10 minutes remaining and changed the outcome from a Platense win to a shared point, leaving the visitors with little time to pursue a second goal.

Disciplinary Moments and Key Performers

The disciplinary record was limited to three yellow cards. Platense’s T. Silva was booked in the 17th minute, while Boca’s M. Delgado received a caution in the 68th minute and S. Ascacibar was shown yellow six minutes after helping create the equalizer.

Retamar stood out for giving Platense the lead, while Merentiel was Boca’s key attacking contributor because his finish restored parity. Ascacibar also had a direct influence on the result with his assist, although his late booking added a disciplinary note to an important contribution.

Clausura Table Impact and Recent Form

Platense remained 14th in Clausura Group A with four points from four matches, recording one win, one draw and two defeats with a goal difference of minus four. Boca stood 12th with five points, a record of one win, two draws and one loss, and a goal difference of minus two.

The result reflected Platense’s inconsistent recent form, which included wins, draws and defeats across its latest sequence. Boca arrived with a stronger overall run featuring several wins as well as draws and losses, but the draw meant both teams continued the Clausura without a decisive lift in the table.