Funes Mori header wins superclásico for River Plate

River Plate’s last win at the Bombonera came in 2004

A late headed goal by Ramiro Funes Mori helped River Plate clinch their first superclásico victory at their rival’s stadium in almost 10 years.

The central defender rose high to seal a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors at a rain-soaked Bombonera on Sunday evening.

Manuel Lanzini had put the visitors ahead on 57 minutes by chipping over on-rushing goalkeeper Agustín Orión after latching onto a through ball into the box.

Juan Román Riquelme then levelled the game with an exquisite free kick 10 minutes later.

The derby seemed to be heading for a draw when Funes Mori headed home the winner from a Lanzini corner with five minutes left on the clock.

Speaking to Radio La Red, Funes Mori said: “It was great to make history. It’s been 10 years since we’ve won here and it was perfect the way it happened.

“Riquelme scored a fantastic goal and they then had five or 10 minutes where they really came at us, but I managed to silence the stadium by scoring.”