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Boca Juniors loses 0-1 to Vasco da Gama in Copa Sudamericana semifinal
The first leg took place at La Bombonera and ended with a goal from Adson for the Brazilian team.
Boca Juniors faced Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana semifinals, held at La Bombonera. The match kicked off at 9:30 PM and was officiated by Chilean referee Piero Maza.
The visiting team, Vasco da Gama, surprised Boca Juniors with a 1-0 victory. Adson scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute of the first half with a cross-header after a delivery from Carlos Andrés Gómez.
The match was broadcasted on various platforms, including ESPN, Disney+, and DSports, allowing fans to follow the game live and online.
According to reports, the second leg of the semifinal will take place at the Maracanã Stadium. This decision was made by a Brazilian court after negotiations regarding the use of São Januário Stadium, which did not meet the required capacity.
The return match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20. Boca Juniors returns to the Maracanã, where they suffered a defeat in the Copa Libertadores final three years ago.
Despite the defeat, Boca Juniors is looking to bounce back in their next opportunity and move towards the final of the continental tournament.