Boca Juniors reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo converted the decisive spot-kick after the aggregate score was locked at 0-0 at the end of normal time, reports Xinhua.

Six-time champions Boca Juniors reached the Copa Libertadores semifinals with a penalty shootout win over Racing Club.

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo converted the decisive spot-kick after the aggregate score was locked at 0-0 at the end of normal time, reports Xinhua.

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The result means Boca will face Palmeiras in the semifinals, with the first leg slated for September 4 and the return fixture on October 4,

In Wednesday's only other Copa Libertadores quarterfinal, Palmeiras were held to a goalless home draw but advanced by virtue of a 4-0 win in the first leg.

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On Thursday, Olimpia will host a Fluminense side that has a 4-0 advantage after the first leg. 

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