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Boca Juniors defeats São Paulo 1-0 in Copa Sudamericana quarter-final
Boca Juniors defeated São Paulo 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals at La Bombonera. Miguel Merentiel scored the decisive goal in the 51st minute following a cross from Lautaro Blanco, capitalizing on a rebound after the initial shot was saved by São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael.
Boca Juniors, managed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, secured a vital advantage heading into the second leg. The match featured strong defensive performances, including key saves by Boca goalkeeper Álvaro Montero. The return leg is scheduled to take place on September 15 at the Morumbis stadium in Brazil.
In a separate Copa Sudamericana quarter-final matchup, Independiente Santa Fe is set to face Vasco da Gama in Bogotá. Santa Fe enters the series following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over River Plate, while Vasco da Gama moves forward after eliminating Olimpia.
Entities
Alvaro Montero · Boca Juniors · Copa Sudamericana · Independiente Santa Fe · La Bombonera · Miguel Merentiel · Racing Club · São Paulo FC · Vasco da Gama
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Boca Juniors defeated São Paulo 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. diplomatasnews.com.br · eldiadegualeguay.com · esportenaredemt.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec · www.uol.com.br · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Miguel Merentiel scored the winning goal in the 51st or 52nd minute. eldiadegualeguay.com · esportenaredemt.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec · elcomercio.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] São Paulo striker Jonathan Calleri will miss the second leg due to a yellow card accumulation. eldiadegualeguay.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] VAR overturned a red card decision for São Paulo defender Domingos Duarte. eldiadegualeguay.com · www.uol.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The winner of this matchup will face either Independiente Santa Fe or Vasco da Gama in the semifinals. eldiadegualeguay.com
- [DISPUTED] The match took place at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. diplomatasnews.com.br · eldiadegualeguay.com · esportenaredemt.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec · www.uol.com.br · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Enner Valencia entered the match for Boca Juniors in the 85th minute. studiofutbol.com.ec
- [● 3 SOURCES] The second leg will be played at the Morumbis stadium on Tuesday, September 15. diplomatasnews.com.br · eldiadegualeguay.com · esportenaredemt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Miguel Merentiel scored the winning goal for Boca Juniors in the second half. www.gazetaesportiva.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] São Paulo striker Jonathan Calleri will miss the second leg due to a suspension after receiving his third yellow card. www.gazetaesportiva.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second leg of the quarterfinals is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at the Morumbis stadium. saopaulo.blog
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Referee Piero Maza overturned a potential direct red card for Domingos Duarte after a VAR review.