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'It was impossible to focus the players' - Boca boss welcomes second Libertadores final postponement

Boca Juniors boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto has welcomed the decision to once again postpone the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final against rivals River Plate, insisting it was impossible for his players to remain focused.

The fixture was due to be played on Saturday but was eventually rescheduled for 24 hours later following an attack by River fans on Boca's bus on the way to El Monumental.

Boca players Pablo Perez and Gonzalo Lamardo needed assessment at hospital following the incident, which saw projectiles launched at the vehicle, smashing several windows.

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However, it was confirmed on Sunday that the match would once again be put back, with CONMEBOL organising a meeting among all parties on Tuesday at its headquarters in Asuncion, Paraguay to determine a new date and time.