The 2022 Supercopa Argentina (officially the Supercopa Argentina Betsson 2022 for sponsorship reasons) was the 9th edition of the Supercopa Argentina, an annual football match contested by the winners of the Primera División and Copa Argentina competitions.BOLETÍN ESPECIAL Nº 6220 - “SUPERCOPA ARGENTINA” - REGLAMENTO at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022
The match was played between Boca Juniors (winners of 2022 Primera División)Las cuatro finales que podría jugar Boca on TNT Sports and Patronato (winners of 2021–22 Copa Argentina) on 1 March 2023 at Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.Boca y Patronato ya tienen fecha para disputar la Supercopa Argentina 2022 on TyC, 27 Jan 2023Cuándo jugarán Boca y Patronato la final de la Supercopa Argentina on Mendoza Online, 27 Jan 2023
At the beginning, it had been announced that the final would be held in Abu Dhabi,a Supercopa Argentina tiene sede confirmada: será en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023 on TyC Sports, 12 Oct 2022Oficial: la Supercopa Argentina se jugará en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023 on Infobae, 12 Oct 2022 nevertheless, on 30 December 2022, the Argentine Football Association announced that the cup would be played in a local venue.A Patronato lo bajaron de Abu Dhabi, Clarín, 1 Nov 2022 The decision was taken after a meeting where it was also determined that only teams considered part of the big five clubs would travel to Abu Dhabi to meet the commitments taken.Otro papelón de la AFA: Patronato no irá a Abu Dhabi, Ambito Financiero, 31 Oct 2022 The president of Patronato, Oscar Lenzi, agreed with the decision alleging economic reasons.Oscar Lenzi, presidente de Patronato: "Me alegro que nos hayan bajado de Abu Dhabi", TyC, 2 Nov 2022
On December 29, Abu Dhabi was confirmed as host of the International Supercup,Boca Juniors y Racing Club jugarán en Abu Dhabi la Final de la Supercopa Argentina 2022 el próximo viernes 20 de Enero at AFA, 29 Dec 2022 while the local version would be played in Argentina as usually.
Boca Juniors defeated Patronato 3–0 to win their second Supercopa Argentina title.
Qualified teams Note: Bold indicates winners TeamQualificationPrevious appearances Boca Juniors 2022 Primera División champions 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018 Patronato 2021–22 Copa Argentina champions (none)
Match Summary
In the first half, the team managed by Hugo Ibarra dominated possession of the ball, the game actions and from the beginning they were in search of the goal that would allow them to open the scoring. At the 33rd minute, Matías Ruíz Díaz touched the ball with his hand inside Patronato's penalty area after a long pass from Luca Langoni so referee Andrés Merlos awarede a penalty kick to Boca Juniors, neverthess the VAR intervened and annulled the execution from twelve steps due to previous offside] position.Con tres goles de Benedetto, Boca se quedó con la Supercopa Argentina ante Patronato at tycsports. 2 Mar 2023
However, Benedetto was going to have its revenge in the 41st minute of play, when Nicolás Figal ran to the goal, left his mark behind and with his left foot threw a low and precise pass for the appearance of the scorer, who first and with his right foot wide open opened the score and unleashed a euphoric celebration.
Already in the second half, the tone of the match remained the same, but in the first moments Boca Juniors stretched the difference. At minute 6, Óscar Romero took a corner kick from the right to the far goalpost and Benedetto with an accurate header scored the 2–0 and his double in his personal account.
But there was more to come for Boca Juniors' number 9. The third goal originated in the 16th minute after a combination between Sebastián Villa and Frank Fabra, the Colombian defensor saw Benedetto alone in the middle of the opposite area, gave the ball to him, and the scorer did not fail to score his third goal that would be the definitive for a new Boca Juniors title.
Details
GK 13 Javier García (c)DF 17 Luis AdvínculaDF 2 Facundo Roncaglia DF 4 Nicolás FigalDF 18 Frank FabraMF 21 Ezequiel Fernández MF 5 Alan VarelaMF 10 Óscar Romero FW 41 Luca Langoni FW 9 Darío Benedetto FW 22 Sebastián VillaSubstitutes:GK 1 Sergio RomeroDF 3 Agustín SándezDF 15 Nicolás ValentiniDF 25 Bruno Valdez DF 57 Marcelo WeigandtMF 8 Guillermo FernándezMF 11 Martín PayeroMF 14 Esteban RolónMF 20 Juan Ramírez MF 36 Cristian Medina FW 16 Miguel Merentiel FW 29 Norberto Briasco Manager: Hugo Ibarra
GK 1 Julio SalváDF 20 Matías Ruíz DíazDF 13 Sergio Ojeda (c) DF 2 Cristian GonzálezDF 3 Lucas KruspzkyDF 11 Facundo CobosMF 14 Brian Nievas MF 5 Nicolás Domingo FW 16 Juan BarinagaFW 23 Ignacio Russo FW 7 Juan Cruz Esquivel Substitutes:GK 12 Matías BudiñoDF 4 Lautaro GeminianiDF 6 Joel GhirardelloMF 8 Damián ArceMF 10 Jorge Valdez Chamorro MF 15 Fabio Vázquez MF 17 Kevin GonzálezMF 21 Gastón Novero MF 22 Nazareno Solís FW 9 Enzo DíazFW 18 Alexander Sosa FW 19 Mateo LevatoManager: Walter Otta
Assistant referees: Facundo Rodríguez Miguel Savorani Fourth official: Luis Lobo Medina Video assistant referee: Ariel Penel Assistant video assistant referees: Pablo GonzálezMatch rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Twelve named substitutes. Maximum of five substitutions, with a sixth allowed in extra time.
Statistics
+Overall PatronatoGoals scored 3 0Total shots 15 7Shots on target 9 5Ball possession 62% 38%Corner kicks 4 3Fouls committed 6 13Offsides 7 1Yellow cards 1 2Red cards 0 0
2022 Supercopa Argentina winners Boca Juniors 2nd Title
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