Pacey winger Neri Cardozo scored the only goal of the game seven minutes from the break with a close range effort, after some good work from Rodrigo Palacio.

The Copa Libertadores champions were reduced to ten men in the 65th minute though, after Colombian defender Fabian Vargas saw his second yellow for a late tackle on Mahdi Ben Dhifallah.

However, the African champions failed to capitalize on the extra man advantage as the Argentine giants went through.

Boca will face the winner of the game between AC Milan and Urawa Red Diamonds in the final.