Boca Juniors move into top 6 of Superliga Argentina

IANS Sunday, 18 November 2018 04:00:10 PM

Buenos Aires : A superb late goal from forward Christian Espinosa handed Boca Juniors a 1-0 home victory over Patronato in the Superliga Argentina.

Espinoza on Saturday thumped a first-time volley past goalkeeper Sebastian Bertoli in the 82nd minute after a mazy run and precise cross from Mauro Zarate, reports Xinhua news agency.

The result at the Bombonera Stadium lifted Boca to sixth in the 26-team standings, eight points behind leaders Racing Club.

Patronato slipped to 23rd with just nine points from 13 matches.