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Boca Juniors defeats Racing Club to reach Copa Argentina

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Boca Juniors secured a spot in the Copa Argentina semifinals following a 3-2 comeback victory against Racing Club at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium in Rosario. While Racing Club initially controlled the match through a Gastón Lodico ‘gol olímpico’ in the 18th minute and a goal by Adrián ‘Maravilla’ Martínez, the momentum shifted after the introduction of substitute Enner Valencia. The Ecuadorian striker scored a hat-trick consisting of three headers in the 72nd, 79th, and 95th minutes to overturn the deficit. This performance marks the first time an Ecuadorian player has scored a hat-trick in the history of the competition or for Boca Juniors. Valencia became only the fifth player in Boca Juniors history to score three headers in a single match. The defeat has led to the departure of Racing Club head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda by mutual agreement, following a string of poor results that have also jeopardized the club’s chances of qualifying for international competitions in 2027. Sebastián Romero and Luciano Aued were set to serve as interim coaches. Managed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, Boca Juniors now prepares to face Banfield in the semifinals. ~~The club faces a demanding October schedule, balancing~~ However, the ~~Copa Argentina with~~ match was preceded by significant tension at the ~~Copa Sudamericana~~ stadium entrance, where reports indicated clashes between Boca fans and ~~the Torneo Clausura. Tournament organizers are currently evaluating potential dates for~~ security forces. These incidents involved the ~~upcoming semifinal match.~~ use of tear gas and rubber bullets, causing distress among spectators, including children.

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