Boca Juniors defeated Recoleta in a South American Cup match, with a notably unusual sequence of play. Uruguayan forward Nicolás Merentiel initiated play after a stoppage, and then surprisingly restarted it a second time. Neither the referee, Piero Maza, nor the Recoleta players initially recognized that play had been halted. Merentiel’s quick thinking and proactive response led to the continuation of the game on both occasions. This peculiar situation occurred during the match, contributing to Boca’s overall victory. The incident has sparked discussion about awareness and game management during play. Boca Juniors progressed as a result of this win.