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Boca Juniors and Vasco da Gama advance to semifinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana
Boca Juniors and Vasco da Gama secured their spots in the semifinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana by defeating Sao Paulo and Santa Fe, respectively.
Vasco da Gama faced Santa Fe in the return leg of the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana, where the Brazilian team achieved a 2-0 victory. This win ensured their place in the semifinals of the international tournament, eliminating Santa Fe.
The goals that sealed Santa Fe's fate were scored by David Corrêa and Bruno Duarte. The match took place in Brazil and was crucial for the Colombian team, which was seeking to advance in the competition.
On the other hand, Boca Juniors also secured their ticket to the next stage of the tournament after drawing 1-1 against Sao Paulo at Morumbi. Boca had won the first leg 1-0, so the draw guaranteed them a 2-1 victory on aggregate.
Leandro Lozano opened the scoring for Boca Juniors, while Domingos Duarte equalized for Sao Paulo. However, the Brazilian team could not overcome the aggregate score, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
Both teams, Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors, are now focusing on preparation for the semifinals, where they will aim to advance to the final of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.
Next Tuesday, September 15, Boca Juniors will feature in their semifinal match, while Vasco da Gama will prepare to confront their imminent challenge.