In July of last year a team full of youngsters had to face the First of Banfield. Photo: Marcelo Carroll
A little less than a year ago Boca Juniors entered the field of banfield play a game full of young players in the starting eleven. “Come on, let’s go guys”was the war cry that was sung that cold night at the Florencio Sola. 9 out of 11 young people made their senior debut among those led by Sebastián Battaglia, then technical director of the Reserve.
The boys had to face Drill, for the second round of the Professional League, because the bulk of the professional team was left isolated after a failed trip to Brazil. Boca had been eliminated against Atlético Mineiro, after a controversial arbitration, in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores days before. Subsequently, a fight in the locker room suggested that the delegation had broken the so-called “health bubble”, which forced them to isolate themselves for seven days.
In this way, the young people went out to play the First Division game. What happened to the lives of these kids dressed up as heroes on the second round of the Professional Soccer League?
The joy of the Boca boys after the match against Banfield. Photo: Marcelo Carroll.
The one for one of that party
The goalkeeper of that game played on July 24 was Agostino Lastra. The 21-year-old arrived at Aldosivi earlier this year, on loan for a year, at the express request of Martín Palermo, then coach of the Shark. The good relationship with Riquelme facilitated the player’s transfer. Tucuman’s man arrived at Boca’s retirement at the age of 12 and played a stint in the Under 20 national team.
The right side was Eros Mancuso. The reserve captain twice champion He was released this Thursday as the contractual link was not renewed. The 23-year-old player made a significant post on his networks by saying goodbye to the Ribera club during the week. He is in talks with Students of La Plata, Defense and Justice and Gymnastics and Fencing of La Plata.
Gabriele Aranda is another of the young people who debuted that day. The 20-year-old central defender is one of the few who is still in Boca. He has already gained experience in the local tournament and has played a handful of games in the Copa Libertadores. The other center Balthazar Bernardiis on loan to Akritas in Cyprus.
Many went on loan to gain Primera footage and experience. Photo: Marcelo Carroll.
Valentine’s Day by boat, one of the jewels of the inferiors of Boca, usually plays in the Reserve commanded by Hugo Ibarra and Mauricio Serna. The 17-year-old left-back was one of two players who had already made his First Division debut before that historic match. The other with minutes in the top flight was Ignacio Ezequiel “Equi” Fernández.
The midfield of Xeneize before him Drill that night was: Rodrigo Montes (22), on loan to Club Atlético Central Córdoba; “Equi” Fernandez (19), on loan in Tigre until the end of the year; Y Gabriele Vega (20), who recently signed Godoy Cruz on loan for 18 months.
That team’s connection was Vincenzo Taborda. The 21-year-old recently signed a loan with Platense for a year and a half with a play-off clause. Front: Israel Escalante, on loan to the Liga Deportiva Alajuelense of Costa Rica; Y Ezequiel Almironwho continues to play the role of playmaker in the Reserve.
Vicente Taborda recently signed with Platense. Photo: Marcelo Carroll.
The four young people who entered the substitutes’ bench to give air to their teammates were: Alessio Alvarino, Nahuel Genez, Kevin Duarte Y Erik Bodencer. The first two are still at Boca Juniors. While the central midfielder is on loan to Ferro and the striker has been loaned to Sacachispas.
Thus, of the 15 players who played that match, only five are still in the squad xeneize: Gabriel Aranda, Valentín Barco, Ezequiel Almirón, Alexis Alvariño and Nahuel Genez.
That game was a before and after in the lives of many young players who debuted in the First Division much sooner than they thought. So they took their first steps. The talent was not lacking, it was a close 0-0 where they scored the cut against a more experienced team. Although many are now out of the Xeneize, the loans will allow him to earn shots and minutes in the field. Your career will depend on them …
Eleven of Boca against Banfield
The eleven holders of Boca Juniors vs. Banfield that July 24 was: Agostino Lastra; Eros Mancuso, Gabriel Aranda, Balthazar Bernardi, Valentin Barco; Rodrigo Montes, Ignacio Ezequiel Fernández, Gabriel Vega; Vicente Taborda; Israel Escalante and Ezequiel Almiron.
Source: Clarin
