In a sweltering Miami Gardens, Boca Juniors and Benfica clashed in a captivating match that ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. Boca took a 2-0 lead in the first half, displaying intense energy and passion as their fans dominated the stadium atmosphere. However, Benfica's persistence paid off, equalizing with a late goal from Otamendi. The match saw plenty of action, including three red cards, highlighting the fierce competition in this opening group stage game of the tournament, which set the tone for future encounters as both teams vie for knockout phase advancement.
As Boca Juniors tore into a 2-0 first half lead against Benfica, the stadium interior transformed into a sustained static field by the Boca fans.
Boca will be hugely disappointed to let slip a 2-0 lead having played with a sustained, bruising fury for most of the first half.
The final score was 2-2 thanks to a late equaliser scored by Nicolas Otamendi, who hovered powerfully before butting the ball into the Boca net from a corner.
The entire Benfica squad leapt up to caper about on the pitch, an impressive feat given the overall effect of the afternoon heat.
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