Boca cruise to victory

Ricardo Noir and Leandro Gracian came off the bench to inspire Boca Juniors to a 4-0 win over 10-man Gimnasia y Esgrima Jujuy to kick-start their Argentinian Apertura tournament in style. After a disappointing first half, Boca coach Carlos Ischia introduced Noir and Gracian for Lucas Castroman and Cristian Chavez and the changes paid off just two minutes later. Noir, 21, put Boca ahead with his second goal in five league appearances before Gracian doubled the advantage four minutes before the hour mark. Gimnasia midfielder Fabio Pieters was sent-off seven minutes later and with a numerical advantage, Sebastian Battaglia and Fabian Vargas sealed the win for Boca in the closing stages. "During the interval, in the dressing-room, we were aware that we were playing badly and we had to change our attitude on the field," said Noir.... [read full story]