Soccer-Superb fifth-choice keeper can't save COVID-hit River Plate

Soccer Football - Copa de la Liga - Boca Juniors v River Plate - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 16, 2021 Boca Juniors' Cristian Pavon in action with River Plate's Fabricio Angileri Pool via REUTERS/Marcelo Endelli

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Boca Juniors overcame arch-rivals River Plate on Sunday, despite the heroics of River’s fifth-choice goalkeeper who made his debut and put on an inspired display after 15 of the team's players tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Leo Diaz, 21, had never appeared for the club’s reserves, never mind their first team but was superb during a game that ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.