The long-awaited match between Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys left the spectators on their toes up until the final whistle. The home team, Boca Juniors, came out slightly on top with a 2-1 victory, but it was far from a straightforward win, as their performance was marked by notable aggression that resulted in a high yellow card count.

Boca Juniors quickly set the tone of the game, netting the first goal just over twenty minutes into the first half, which undoubtedly boosted their confidence. They carried this momentum into the second half, with the critical second goal coming just 45 minutes and 31 seconds into the match. The pressure from Boca Juniors led to limited opportunities for Newells Old Boys to level the playing field. Nevertheless, Newells Old Boys managed to find the back of the net once in the second half, making it a rather tense finish.

The unusually high number of disciplinary actions in the match, especially since all of them were directed at the home team, indicates that Boca Juniors may have had to rely too heavily on fouls to disrupt Newells Old Boys' flow of play. This proposition is supported by the stark difference in the number of yellow cards between the two sides: 5 for Boca Juniors and just 2 for Newells Old Boys.

The match statistics show a minimal difference in terms of fouls and offsides committed by both teams. It’s noteworthy, however, the home side committed slightly more fouls, 12 as compared to 10 by the visitors. Onwards, each team was caught offside only once, suggesting disciplined positioning from forwards.

The intensity is further demonstrated by the number of corner kicks. Boca Juniors were only able to gain two corner kicks, whereas Newells Old Boys got one. These are typically indicative of offensive pressure, so this low count potentially points to strong defensive lines, making it hard to carve out clear-cut chances.

In conclusion, Boca Junior's strength, demonstrated by their swift goals and aggression, paved their way for victory. However, they will have to put an accent on discipline in future matches to avoid unnecessary penalties. Despite the loss, Newells Old Boys showed resilience by limiting Boca Juniors' opportunities and managing to score in the late second half.

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