2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional final

The 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional final was the final match of the 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional, the third edition of this national cup. It was held in the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba on 22 May 2022[3] between Boca Juniors[4][5] and Tigre.[6][7]

2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional final
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, venue
Event2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional
Date22 May 2022
VenueMario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba
Man of the MatchFrank Fabra (Boca Juniors)
RefereeDarío Herrera[1]
Attendance60,000[2]
2021
2023

Unlike most of the Argentine football matches, supporters from both clubs were allowed to attend the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes.[3] It was expected near 60,000 people attended the match.[2]

Boca Juniors won their second title after they defeated Tigre 3–0 in the final. As champions, Boca Juniors qualified for the 2023 Copa Libertadores and the 2022 Trofeo de Campeones.[8]

Qualified teams

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Team Previous finals app.
Boca Juniors 2020
Tigre None

Bold indicates winning years

Road to the final

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Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; N: neutral venue).

Boca Juniors Round Tigre
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
Colón 1–1 (H) Matchday 1 Godoy Cruz 1–1 (A)
Aldosivi 2–1 (A) Matchday 2 Central Córdoba (SdE) 1–1 (H)
Rosario Central 2–1 (H) Matchday 3 Barracas Central 2–0 (A)
Independiente 2–2 (A) Matchday 4 Lanús 0–0 (A)
Huracán 0–1 (H) Matchday 5 Colón 1–0 (H)
Estudiantes (LP) 1–0 (A) Matchday 6 Aldosivi 1–0 (H)
River Plate 1–0 (A) Matchday 7 Platense 4–0 (H)
Arsenal 2–2 (H) Matchday 8 Rosario Central 2–0 (H)
Vélez Sarsfield 0–0 (A) Matchday 9 Independiente 1–1 (A)
Lanús 1–1 (H) Matchday 10 Huracán 2–1 (H)
Godoy Cruz 1–1 (H) Matchday 11 Estudiantes (LP) 1–2 (A)
Central Córdoba (SdE) 2–1 (A) Matchday 12 Arsenal 0–0 (H)
Barracas Central 2–0 (H) Matchday 13 Vélez Sarsfield 2–3 (A)
Tigre 2–0 (A) Matchday 14 Boca Juniors 0–2 (H)
Zone B final standings
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Estudiantes LP 14 8 4 2 33 20 +13 28 Advance to Quarter-finals
2 Boca Juniors 14 7 6 1 19 11 +8 27
3 Tigre 14 5 5 4 17 12 +5 20
4 Aldosivi 14 6 2 6 17 6 +11 20
Source: RSSSF
Boca Juniors Round Tigre
Opponent Result Final stages Opponent Result
Defensa y Justicia 2–0 (H) Quarter-finals River Plate 2–1 (A)
Racing 0–0 (6–5 (p)) (N) Semi-finals Argentinos Juniors 1–1 (3–1 (p)) (N)

Match details

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Boca Juniors3–0Tigre
Rojo   45+3'
Fabra   67'
Vázquez   85'
Report
Referee: Darío Herrera
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boca Juniors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tigre

Man of the Match:
Frank Fabra (Boca Juniors)[9]

Assistant referees:[1]
Juan Pablo Belatti
Diego Bonfá
Fourth official:
Diego Abal
Fifth official:
Gisela Bosso
Video assistant referee:
Mauro Vigliano
Assistant video assistant referees:
Fernando Espinoza
Diego Verlotta

Match 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

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Overall
Boca Juniors Tigre
Goals scored 3 0
Total shots 13 9
Shots on target 8 3
Ball possession 52% 48%
Corner kicks 8 3
Fouls committed 13 17
Offsides 3 0
Yellow cards 1 3
Red cards 0 0

References

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  1. ^ a b Darío Herrera será el árbitro de la final entre Boca - Tigre on Radio Continental, 16 May 2022
  2. ^ a b Entradas para Boca-Tigre, final de la Copa Liga Profesional: cómo comprar, dónde se venden y precio on TyC Sports, 15 May 2022
  3. ^ a b Final de la Copa LPF con Boca-Tigre: cuándo se juega, sede y todo lo que hay que saber, TyC Sports, 15 May 2022
  4. ^ Boca venció a Racing en los penales y se clasificó finalista by Ariel Greco on Página/12, 14 May 2022
  5. ^ Boca, finalista! on As.com, 14 May 2022
  6. ^ Tigre y Argentinos, en busca del finalista impensado: formaciones, hora y tevé on Rio Negro, 15 May 2022
  7. ^ Tigre es finalista de la Copa on Quepasaweb by Luciano García, 15 May 2022
  8. ^ "¡El Xeneize volvió a gritar campeón!" (in Spanish). Liga Profesional de Fútbol. 22 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Argentina - Copa de la Liga Profesional 2022" (in Spanish). AFA. 22 May 2022.