The 21-year-old, who had not even played in the reserve, was a major factor in avoiding second Xeneize when the millionaire lost and returned to shine when they were already 1-1. He also saved Cardona from the penalty spot.
Alan Diaz made his debut in the First Division and was nothing short of his appearance in the Super Clasico. Without even playing in the reserve, the River goalkeeper had to make his presentation to Boca due to the Coronavirus outbreak that has left Franco Armani, German Lux, Enrique Bologna and Franco Petrule out of the match against the quarter-finals.
Superclásico: Leonardo Diaz’s match against Boca
The goalkeeper wasn’t required much in the first stage, just a few tackles with his feet and couldn’t do much about that from Carlos Tevez, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the first half.
BOCA RIVER GOAL TÉVEZ 1-0
Diaz also did not have to intervene for a middle cut, Boca ‘other ways ended with the ball outside the three sticks and only when the first stage was over was she asked for a shot by Agustin Almendra from outside the area.
Boca Tapa Daz River
Superclásico: Diaz blocked Boca II
At the start of the match, Carlos Tevez faced only in the direction of the area and took a formidable right who found an impressive save for Alain Diaz. A big interference from a kid from River, who later wins a header against the idol of Xeneize.
Meanwhile, shortly after the end and with the 1-1 match at La Bombonera, Diaz emerged again before a fresh shot from Tevez.
The Buka River answers Tevez and Aquarium for days
Boca Tevez River takes Douise
Boca Daz River covers Tevez again
Cardona bit her and Diaz saved the penalty in the penalty shootout
The Colombian, who came back today after a long period of inactivity, decided to cut his shot and did it so badly that he gave Alain Diaz the opportunity to come back into the middle of the goal and save it when he had already turned to his right.
Boca River 5 penalty Cardona Ataga Dazs 2-1
Suspension