Boca Juniors defeat Tigre 1-0 and increase lead in Argentina’s Apertura championship

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Boca Juniors stayed on top in Argentina on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Tigre, keeping one of Argentina’s most popular clubs on pace to win it first league title since 2008.

The difference was an own-goal by Diego Castano in the 14th.

Boca has 24 points in 10 matches and is putting distance between itself and everyone else.

Newly promoted Rafaela has 19 points following a 2-1 victory over Lanus on Saturday, and Racing is next with 18 following a 1-1 draw on Sunday with Independiente.
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