Boca's dream in the Club World Cup has come to an end. In addition to the fact that Xeneize drew 1-1 with Auckland City, Bayern Munich had lost minutes earlier to Benfica 1-0, leaving the Argentine club with no chance.
Right from the start, Boca tried every possible way to break through Auckland's defense; however, they weren't effective with the ball, neither with crosses nor with shots on goal. Even the New Zealand team had a few dangerous attacks, but none of them succeeded.
After Exequiel "Changuito" Zeballos's injury in the 26th minute and the substitution of Kevin Zenón in his place, Xeneize managed to open the scoring thanks to an own goal by Nathan Garrow, the New Zealand team's goalkeeper.
The Ribera club tried to extend their lead and, although they hit the post a few times, they couldn't get past the defense of the Oceanic club, going into halftime with only one goal in their favor.
In the second half, Boca would maintain the same offensive scheme, trying every possible way to increase the score. However, in the 52nd minute, Christian Gray would surprisingly tie the match with a header after a corner from Colombian Yerson Lagos.
