Boca stretch lead further

Boca Juniors are nine points clear in the Apertura after seeing off second-placed Atletico Rafaela 3-1 on Sunday. With their title credentials expected to be given a stern test, Julio Cesar Falcioni`s men had the game under control inside 17 minutes thanks to a brace from Nicolas Blandi. Cristian Chavez then capped things off, before Alexis Castro`s late consolation. Colon Santa Fe are now a point behind Atletico after their 1-0 win at Belgrano Cordoba, given to them by Esteban Fuertes` 80th-minute penalty. Lanus are fifth after a 2-1 win over Godoy Cruz. Paolo Goltz put them ahead and, after Guido Pizarro put through his own net, Mario Regueiro won it with nine minutes left.