BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Boca Juniors II defeated Ferro II 1-0 on Thursday in a match that stayed scoreless until the second half, when the home side broke through in the 51st minute. The goal proved enough to separate the teams at the end of a contest that also featured a red card for Ferro II in the 58th minute. Boca Juniors II, playing at home, secured its second win of the competition without needing a late surge. Ferro II could not find an answer after falling behind.

The first half produced no goals, with both sides unable to convert their chances before the break. Boca Juniors II controlled stretches of possession but could not find a finishing touch. Ferro II, the visiting side, defended in numbers and looked to counter. The opening period ended 0-0, setting up a second half that changed quickly.

The breakthrough arrived in the 51st minute. Boca Juniors II scored the only goal of the game, giving the home team a 1-0 advantage. The goal came after sustained pressure and left Ferro II needing a response. Ferro II tried to push forward in search of an equalizer, but its task became harder seven minutes later.

In the 58th minute, Ferro II received a red card. The dismissal reduced the visitors to 10 players and forced them to adjust their shape and approach. Ferro II continued to compete, but Boca Juniors II managed the game and protected its narrow lead. The home side did not add another goal, but it did not need one. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 win for Boca Juniors II.

With the result, Boca Juniors II improved its record in this competition to two wins, one loss and one draw. Its record across all competitions also stands at two wins, one loss and one draw. Ferro II moved to no wins, one loss and one draw in this competition. Its record across all competitions is also no wins, one loss and one draw.

Boca Juniors II entered the match after a 1-0 home win over Colon Santa Fe II in its previous outing. Before that, Boca Juniors II had lost 2-1 at Independiente II and played to a 2-2 draw at River Plate II. Those results gave Boca Juniors II a mixed start, but the home side found a way to collect another victory in this fixture.

Ferro II came into the game following a 0-0 draw with Independiente II in its previous match. Ferro II had yet to win this season and was still searching for its first victory. The visitors kept the game level for more than 50 minutes, but the goal and the red card shifted the match in Boca Juniors II’s favor.

The contest was decided by the single goal in the 51st minute. Boca Juniors II’s defense held firm after taking the lead, and Ferro II could not produce an equalizer despite remaining organized after the sending-off. The home side saw out the closing stages and finished with the clean sheet. Ferro II finished with no goals for the match.

The result gave Boca Juniors II another victory in the competition and left Ferro II still seeking its first win. Boca Juniors II’s home performance was enough to secure the result, while Ferro II’s chances were limited after the red card. The match ended with one goal separating the sides and Boca Juniors II taking the win. The visitors could not recover from the second-half setback.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Boca Juniors II 1, Ferro II 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Boca Juniors II with a 65.3 percent probability to win. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.5.