Boca Juniors and River Plate drew 2-2 Sunday in the delayed first leg of the Copa Libertadores final.
Boca forward Ramon Abila opened the scoring in the 34th minute at La Bombonera Stadium with a powerful left-footed shot into the top left corner.
River striker Lucas Pratto equalized two minutes later, sending the ball into the bottom left corner. Forward Dario Benedetto then made it 2-1 to Boca with a header in first-half stoppage time before Boca defender Carlos Izquierdoz scored an own-goal in the 61st minute.
It's the first time the two Argentine teams have met in the final of South America's equivalent of the Champions League and the he match was postponed on Saturday because torrential rain flooded the stadium.
The second leg is at River's Monumental de Nunez stadium on 24 November. Re-live the action:
Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Superclasico: Boca Juniors vs River Plate, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final in Buenos Aires.
This two-legged final is being tilted as the biggest tie in the history of this great fixture, and after being rearranged to tonight following heavy rain yesterday, it's sure to be a terrific occasion at the La Bombonera Stadium.
Here's how the hosts Boca Juniors line-up, with notable names Carlos Tevez, Mauro Zarate and Fernando Gago on the bench.
Here's River Plate's starting XI:
As you would expect, it's an incredible atmosphere just before kick-off.
Among the 49,000 spectators at the La Bombonera Stadium is Argentinian Grand Slam tennis champion Juan Martin Del Potro!
The teams are out, and the scene is absolutely spectacular. What an occasion!
KICK-OFF: Boca Juniors vs River Plate
We're underway here in Buenos Aires.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 2 minutes
Boca have two corners to begin with, but River Plate deal with them comfortably.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 6 minutes
Great strike by River Plate's Gonzalo Martinez from a free-kick, but it's tipped over by Boca keeper Agustin Rossi.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 11 minutes
A corner for Boca is cleared only as far as Cristian Pavon, but his effort sails well wide.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 16 minutes
What a brilliant save by Boca's Agustin Rossi!
Rafael Santos Borre thinks he's scored with a delicate header, but Rossi tips it around the post with an outstretched left-hand.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 18 minutes
Some firm challenges flying in from both teams. Visitors River Plate certainly looking more dangerous so far.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 22 minutes
Boca's number seven Cristian Pavon, who you may remember was in Argentina's squad at the World Cup, has pulled up with what looks like a hamstring problem. He stays on for now though - you don't want to leave a spectacle like this!
Boca Junior 0-0 River Plate, 24 minutes
We've had our first square up of the game, as Boca's Sebastian Villa reacts angrily to a challenge. He gets a ticking off by the referee.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 27 minutes
Pavon is going to come off here - it looks like his left hamstring which is bothering him. He's thumping the ground with his fist, you've got to feel for the 22-year-old. He's replaced by Dario Benedetto.
A big blow for Boca Juniors.
Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 32 minutes
The game has had a bit of a lull since Pavon's injury. Both teams struggling to keep the ball, and not quite clicking in the final third.
GOAL! Boca Juniors 1-0 River Plate, 34 minutes
Just after saying the game had gone flat, Boca take the lead!
Striker Ramon Abila cuts in from the left, and when his initial shot is saved, he turns in the rebound at the near post.
GOAL! Boca Juniors 1-1 River Plate, 35 minutes
River Plate hit back straight away!
Gonzalo Nicolas Martinez slices open the Boca defence with a through ball to Lucas Pratto who finishes superbly into the bottom corner.
Boca Juniors 1-1 River Plate, 40 minutes
The game is so open now! River come close twice, with Rossi firstly denying Martinez, and then through on goal, Rafael Santos Borre shoots just wide with the outside of his foot. Big let off for Boca.
Here's Ramon Abila celebrating his goal.
