Copa Argentina: Estudiantes de La Plata Stuns Boca Juniors to Advance

Boca Juniors, the defending champions, fall to Estudiantes de La Plata in a thrilling semifinal match

Estudiantes' victory was their first over Boca Juniors since 2008

Estudiantes de La Plata upset defending champions Boca Juniors 3-2 in a thrilling Copa Argentina semifinal match on Thursday night. The victory was Estudiantes' first over Boca Juniors since 2008 and sends them to the final, where they will face Talleres de Cordoba.

Boca Juniors started the match as the favorites, but Estudiantes de La Plata surprised them with an early goal from Matias Pellegrini. Boca Juniors equalized through Sebastian Villa, but Estudiantes de La Plata regained the lead before halftime through Guido Carrillo.

Boca Juniors came out strong in the second half and equalized again through Nicolas Orsini. However, Estudiantes de La Plata struck the winning goal in the 83rd minute through Mauro Boselli. Boca Juniors pushed for an equalizer, but Estudiantes de La Plata held on to claim the victory.

Estudiantes de La Plata's victory was a major upset, but it was well-deserved. They played with great heart and determination and never gave up, even when Boca Juniors equalized twice.

The victory is a huge boost for Estudiantes de La Plata, who have been struggling in the domestic league this season. It will give them confidence going into the final, where they will be looking to win their first Copa Argentina title since 2009.