Boca Juniors have booked their spot in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Chile's O'Higgins in Rancagua.
The second leg ended 1-0 in favor of O'Higgins, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1 after Boca's 1-0 win in Buenos Aires.
The tie was decided from the spot, with Boca prevailing 4-2.
Match Summary
O'Higgins started aggressively, pressing high to overturn the deficit.
Boca gradually took control, with attacks mainly coming down the flanks through Tomás Aranda and Sebastián Villa, supporting striker Miguel Merentiel.
The first half produced few clear chances, and Boca's defense held firm to protect their aggregate lead until the 72nd minute, when Francisco González scored a superb left-footed volley for O'Higgins.
O'Higgins goalkeeper Omar Carabalí made crucial saves late on, including stopping a Panenka attempt by Aranda.
In the shootout, González, Arnaldo Castillo, and Miguel Brizuela scored for O'Higgins, while Thiago Vecino and Luis Pavez missed.
Boca's penalties were converted by Leandro Paredes, Miguel Merentiel, Nicolás Figal, and Lautaro Blanco, with Blanco netting the decisive spot-kick.
Boca Juniors will now face Deportes Recoleta in the next round.
