Golazo: J.J. López vs Boca Juniors, Superclásico 1981

J.J. López was officially appointed as the River Plate manager in December 2010 after he secured 13 out of 18 points as caretaker manager after the departure of Angel Cappa in November. He is a former player for the club, a thoroughbred River Plate legend and a popular choice amongst the fans. One of his finest moments in a River Plate shirt came in the Superclásico in 1981 when he scored this long range goal in a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors.

Part of the Golazo series.

Golazo: Jorge García Boca Juniors 2 3 River Plate

27 September 1981. Boca Juniors hosted River Plate in the Superclásico derby. Diego Maradona opened the scoring with a ridiculous goal for Boca, Marío Kempes got River Plate's equaliser Daniel Pasarella put River in front with a penalty and Ricardo Gareca scored Boca Juniors consolation goal.

It was a less famous player who got River Plate's 3rd and decisive goal in this famous 2-3 win. unlike the other 4 players Jorge García never played outside Argentina, never played for the Argentina national team and his managerial career took him to footballing backwaters of  El Salvador, however he will be fondly remembered by River Plate fans for this goal for River Plate against their fiercest rivals their Nacional 1981 championship winning campaign.

Part of the Golazo series.