🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBIS

🎥 São Paulo battle hard, but Boca knock them out at MorumBIS São Paulo had the chance to secure an all-Brazilian semifinal in the Copa Sudamericana. But it will be up to Boca Juniors to face Vasco for a place in the tournament final. After losing 1-0 in Argentina, Tricolor responded but were held to a 1-1 draw this Tuesday (15). And watched the Argentine side advance at MorumBIS in front of 55,651 fans. It was a match that featured a disallowed Tricolor goal for offside, confusing refereeing from Uruguayan official Gustavo Tejera, Tricolor fight, and frustration.  Check out the highlights soon.  SPFC falls short... Boca did not force Rafael into action in the first half. And looked comfortable on the pitch against a São Paulo side that failed to apply the expected (and necessary) pressure. Tricolor’s only real chance before halftime came in the 37th minute through Gustavo Santana. Dorival Júnior’s men lacked inspiration — and he made a point of highlighting the many mistakes during the cooling break.  Boca scores with its first big chance SPFC actually came back well after the break. But they were not clinical. And the Argentine side capitalized after a breakdown in Tricolor’s three-man back line. Lozano made the most of it (60').  Dorival had to change the system with at least two goals needed. The goal did come through Ryan Francisco in the 69th minute. But the offside was flagged on the field and then confirmed by VAR. Tricolor kept fighting. And the equalizer came through Domingos Duarte in the 89th minute.  The push for the comeback — which would have forced penalties — came. But Boca held firm.  What now❓ Boca Juniors will now face the aforementioned Vasco. With the Rio side hosting the second leg.  The ties will be played between October 13 and 22.  SPFC’s focus now shifts back to the Brasileirão. They are in 11th place and will face 18th-placed Internacional on Saturday (19). The match will be played at MorumBIS and is valid for round 28.  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.