Even without red-and-white stalwarts Marcelo Gallardo and Arial Ortega, River Plate humbled Boca (3-1) in Argentine’s 171st Super Classico, to pull themselves within just 1 pt. of leaders, Boca Juniors.

River took the lead in a super-charged match with an incredible back-heel from striker Gonzalo Higuain in the 30th min. Boca responded immediately with a strike by red-hot Rodrigo Palacio in the 32nd min., to pull the scores level before half-time.

Higuain scored another great goal in the 2nd half, rounding the keeper and finishing in the 54th min. Farias Ernesto put the game out of reach in the 69th min., finishing off a one-on-one, set up nicely by the through pass of mid-fielder, Bellushci.

Boca has gotten off to an indifferent start under new manager, La Volpe. While Boca is still on top with a game in hand, River has just made the race more interesting in Argentina.

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