Matches that are not really exciting, stadiums not really filled, an organization not always inspired (the entry of players one by one …), in short, the start of the World Cup clubs in the United States is not the immense popular success hoped by FIFA. But the Boca Juniors-Benfica which takes place this night definitively launched the competition. A real duel between two teams full of character, which led to a 2-2 twists and 3 expulsions.
The atmosphere was also in order, with the massive displacement of Argentinian supporters, who made Hard Rock Stadium from Miami a real Bombonera. We also found old knowledge of PSG, with Di Maria on the Benfica side and Ander Herrera on the Boca side. But the Spanish midfielder has distinguished himself in the worst way. Already, he had to give in his place, on injury, from the 20th minute of play. Not the first time that it has happened to him since his arrival last January.
Herrera lost her calm
The Xeneizes are already disappointed with the yield of the 35 -year -old, which multiplies physical seeds. But in addition, he was unable to keep his nerves, despite his great experience. While Boca led 2-0, contact in the Argentine surface pushed the referee of the meeting to consult the video. On the bench after its exit, Ander Herrera found nothing better to do than head towards the referee to contest the coming decision, that of a penalty. Except that a solid fellow security was present to protect the referee, and it was he who pushed the Spaniard with firmness.
Nonmaking images offered by a player who is not used to this kind of overflows. Surely frustrated by his new injury, Ander Herrera farted his lead by thus going to inverse the referee, who logically expelled him in stride. We are therefore not sure to see Ander Herrera on American grounds, while Boca Juniors still has to face Bayern Munich then Auckland.
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