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Boca Juniors and Vélez draw in Round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Argentina

The match between Boca Juniors and Vélez ended in a draw during the Round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Argentina in Córdoba.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The match between Boca Juniors and Vélez took place at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, where both teams battled for a place in the next round of the 2026 Copa Argentina. TyC Sports broadcast the game live from Córdoba.

According to Infobae, the team coached by Vasco Arruabarrena and that of Guillermo Barros Schelotto drew in a crucial match for the tournament's Round of 16. The result leaves Racing waiting for the winner of this match.

The game was interrupted by referee Sebastián Zunino shortly after the start of the first half, surprising both players and the audience present. The reason for the interruption is still unclear, according to reports from La Nación.

The draw leaves both teams in an uncertain position in the tournament, while the winner of this matchup was set to face Racing in the next round. The TyC Sports broadcast continued despite the temporary suspension.

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