Romero the hero as Boca reach Copa Libertadores final-ZoomTech News


Sergio Romero made 61 appearances for Manchester United from 2015-2021

Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero for Boca Juniors of their Copa Libertadores semi-final penalty shootout victory over Palmeiras.

Edinson Cavani gave Argentine membership Boca a first-half lead however, after defender Marcos Rojo was despatched off, Joaquin Piquerez equalised in Sao Paulo.

Romero, previously of Manchester United, produced two saves within the shootout as Boca prevailed 4-2.

They’ll face Brazilian membership Fluminense within the last on 4 November.

Boca have now gained three successive penalty shootouts to succeed in the ultimate, beating compatriots Racing Membership and Uruguayan outfit Nacional within the two earlier rounds.

“I am 36 years outdated – an age after I prefer to have enjoyable, and for me penalties are enjoyable,” mentioned Romero.

This newest victory, following a goalless first leg, fingers Boca the possibility to match Independiente’s file of seven Copa Libertadores titles.

Fluminense, who will intention to win South America’s elite membership competitors for the primary time, beat Internacional 2-1 on Wednesday.

The ultimate shall be held on the Brazilian membership’s house venue, the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

“You dream about these form of days when you find yourself a child and so to stay it’s a distinctive, particular expertise,” Boca midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez mentioned.

“It is historical past however we all know how large we’re, how nice we’re, however it’s nonetheless a dream.”

Cavani, who like Romero and Rojo additionally hung out within the Premier League with Manchester United, transformed from shut vary after 23 minutes.

Nevertheless, former Argentina worldwide Rojo was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card for a late problem.

Palmeiras introduced on 17-year-old Endrick – who has an settlement to affix Actual Madrid when subsequent July – as they pushed for an equaliser, and their stress advised when Piquerez’ deflected shot from 25 yards ended Romero’s resistance.

However after Cavani missed Boca’s opening penalty, Romero saved Palmeiras’ first two efforts to assist ship his aspect by.


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