With an unstoppable Valencia, Boca came from behind against Racing in the final moments and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina

Boca experienced an unforgettable afternoon at the Gigante de Arroyito. When it seemed they had practically lost their chance of qualifying against Racing, they reacted in time, overturned a 2-0 deficit, and won 3-2 thanks to a lethal Enner Valencia to reach the semifinals of the Copa Argentina.

The club from Ribera started better and took the initiative, however, the Academy would be the first to strike, taking the lead in the 20 minute with an unexpected play. Gastón Lodico executed a corner from the left with great precision and scored an Olympic goal that surprised Leandro Brey.

Despite the disadvantage, the initial development of the match did not change much. Rodolfo Arruabarrena's team continued to search for and create opportunities, although they lacked precision in the final meters and relied too much on crosses from the sides.

The Avellaneda team, on the other hand, would take advantage of another lapse in concentration at the start of the second half to extend the lead. Just two minutes after the second half began, Adrián Maravilla Martínez would anticipate Leandro Paredes at a corner kick and, after finding the ball in the area, would finish with his left foot to establish the 2-0.

With the match uphill, Vasco would make substitutions, betting on an immediate reaction. Among the changes was Enner Valencia, who would become the main protagonist of a comeback that seemed unlikely. The Ecuadorian forward would start to turn the tide at 72 minutes. After a corner taken by Lautaro Blanco, he appeared in the area and connected with a header to reduce the score.

The momentum wouldn't stop there, as just seven minutes later, he would win in the air again and score another header, this time to establish the 2-2.

When the match seemed headed for penalties, at 95, Carlos Palacios would find space and deliver a precise cross to Valencia, who would again prevail in the air and complete his hat-trick with the 3-2 final.

With this result, Boca advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina and will now face Banfield, who eliminated Deportivo Riestra in the penalty shootout. For now, the match that will determine who advances to the grand final has no confirmed date or venue.