Vasco truly were Giants on Tuesday night (13).
Playing at La Bombonera, Vasco took the ADVANTAGE over Boca Juniors in the race to reach the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final.
Adson scored during an excellent first half for Vasco, before Andrés Gómez was sent off.
But Pedro Emanuel's men held on for a 1–0 win.
It was their first-ever victory over Boca in an official match.
Check back soon for the highlights.
Vasco felt right at home
With Colidio unavailable, Pedro Emanuel chose Adson. And he would be proved right.
Vasco threatened as early as the fifth minute through Bruno Duarte.
Boca kept trying. But they weren't moving the ball well.
And they came dangerously close to going a man down after Delgado's challenge on Gómez.
Vasco, meanwhile, were clinical in the 25th minute.
Gómez set up Adson to "play the number nine" and score.
His fifth goal of the season. ALL in the Sudamericana.
The Argentine side did try to apply pressure and take control before the break.
But they failed to put Léo Jardim to work.
A red card, Boca on the attack and Vasco victorious
Paulo Henrique had a huge chance to double the lead just eight minutes into the second half.
Boca then piled on more and more pressure.
Especially after Villa came on.
Then Andrés Gómez was sent off after trying to delay a free kick and subsequently pushing referee Piero Mazza.
Boca's pressure intensified.
Ascacibar even rattled the crossbar.
Pedro Emanuel brought on fresh legs for Vasco.
It was a nerve-racking finish.
Robert Renan, Brenner and Puma Rodríguez prevented "certain" Boca goals.
And Vasco celebrated at the final whistle.
What next❓
The return leg is next Tuesday (20), with the Maracanã currently set to host.
If Vasco cannot host the match at the stadium, CONMEBOL has already decided it will be played in Paraguay.
A draw will be enough for Vasco.
Boca, meanwhile, can only advance in normal time if they win by two goals or more.
The other semi-final features Montevideo City Torque versus Atlético Mineiro.
And the second leg will be played in Uruguay.
Vasco return to action on Saturday (17), away to São Paulo.
It is a match in round 31 of the 2026 Brasileirão.
They sit 14th with 35 points and need a win to pull away from the bottom four.
A day earlier, Boca will host Talleres. They currently sit third in Group A of the Clausura.
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