Auckland City's New Zealander defender #04 Christian Gray (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group C football match between New Zealand's Auckland City and Argentina's Boca Juniors at the Geodis Park stadium
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Auckland City get shock draw as Boca crash out

Boca Juniors were held to a 1-1 draw by Auckland City and failed to reach the knockout stage of the Club World Cup on Tuesday in steamy Nashville.
Jun 25, 2026, 12:39 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Auckland City
Boca Juniors
  • KO
  • 26
  • 26
  • HT
  • 52
  • 54
  • 54
  • 68
  • 83
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Auckland City 1, Boca Juniors 1.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Auckland City 1, Boca Juniors 1.
90'+7'
Attempt saved. Carlos Palacios (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Nathan Garrow (Auckland City). Assisted by Kevin Zenón.
Match Stats
ACFCCABJ
Possession
26.1%
73.926.1
73.9%
Shots on Goal
2
10
Shot Attempts
3
41
Yellow Cards
0
0
Corner Kicks
2
20
Saves
10
1