River Plate come out on top to secure Argentine Supercup

Despite the intense rivalry between the two clubs, the match on Thursday was only the second time that Boca and River have clashed in a domestic final.

Gonzalo Martinez scored the opening goal for River Plate, 17 minutes into the first half from the penalty spot, following a foul on Ignacio Fernandez.

Boca Juniors had several opportunities to equalise on the counter-attack but River goalkeeper, Franco Armani, was on excellent form and nothing could get past him. 

The River forwards then took advantage on the 70-minute mark through Ignacio Scocco, scoring their second goal to crush their Buenos Aires rival's dreams of lifting the Argentine Super Cup.

15 March 2018