Source: CCTV.com

12-02-2008 09:23

Two goals from Juan Roman Riquelme gave Boca Juniors a 2-1 win over Racing Club on Sunday and retained the side's two-point lead in Argentina's Apertura Championship with just two games remaining in the season.

Boca Juniors' Juan Roman Riquelme (C) is embraced by team  mates Jesus Datolo (L) and Luciano Figueroa after he scored  his team's second goal in their Argentine First Division  soccer match against Racing Club at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos AiresNovember 30, 2008. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci  (ARGENTINA)

In a tight first half, it was the home side who eventually took the lead. Luciano Figueroa was taken down by an awkward challenge from goalkeeper Pablo Migliore, resulting in a penalty for the hosts. Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme duly stepped up to the spot and coolly slotted home to give Boca a 1-0 lead.

Boca Juniors' Luciano Figueroa (L) and Sebastian Battaglia (C) fight for the ball with Racing Club's Maxi Moralez during their Argentine First Division soccer match at La  Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires November 30, 2008.REUTERS/ Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA)

But the Boca faithful were given little chance to celebrate. Five minutes later, midfielder Franco Sosa deftly headed a corner ball home to level the score at 1-all. While after the break, the hosts managed to force their way in front once more. Riquelme struck again 15 minutes into the second half to give Boca the victory - the seventh in their last eight matches.