On Aug 18th, Boca Juniors hosts Rosario Central at Estadio Alberto José Armando in a clash of the Superliga. In their last match, 11th placed Boca Juniors, recorded a 2-1 win against Platense. Óscar Romero struck first for Boca Juniors in the 12th minute, then Óscar Romero added another in the 43rd minute. Boca Juniors is looking for direction having 5 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while 17th placed Rosario Central is fresh off their 3-1 win against Barracas Central. Franco Ezequiel Frias scored the first goal for Rosario Central in the 17th minute, then Cristian Colmán got the equalizer for Barracas Central in the 20th minute on a feed from Neri Bandiera. Rosario Central is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Estadio Alberto José Armando, Boca Juniors won by a score of 2 to 1. Carlos Izquierdoz struck first for Boca Juniors in the 50th minute on a feed from Villa Cano, then Frank Fabra added another in the 81st minute.
Alejo Veliz has been the most effective weapon for Rosario Central lately. The Argentinian attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches. Boca Juniors is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Marcos Rojo and Óscar Romero each having 2 goals in their last 5.