Boca had gone 1-0 up in the first half but Christian Gray, a teacher in training who said his “assignments are piling up” back home, equalised with a header from a corner and said he hoped the result will help Auckland “get respect back” after a “tough trip”.

Boca Juniors needs a six-goal win over Auckland City and hope Bayern Munich defeats Benfica to keep their Club World Cup dream alive. Cavani is back, and all eyes are on GEODIS Park this Tuesday.

Bayern earn late triumph vs Boca; Flamengo, Benfica, and Tunis win. OneFootball. Bayern Munich secure qualification after defeating Boca Juniors. Playmakerstats.