Buenos Aires, May 5 -- Boca Juniors missed the chance to finish top of its group when it was
held to a 1-1 draw at Tigre in Argentina's Primera Division Apertura tournament.
Kevin Zenon put the visitors ahead on Sunday with a long-range drive after combining with Miguel Merentiel on the counterattack. Lorenzo Scipioni equalized when he showed sharp reflexes and agility to volley home from inside the six-yard box after Joaquin Laso's headed flick.
The result meant Boca ended the regular season second in Group A, behind Argentinos Juniors on goal difference. Tigre finished fifth to secure one of the group's eight playoff places.
"We are disappointed with today's result, but our aim is still to reach the final and win the title," Boca f...