Independiente Defeats Boca Juniors 1-0 to Reach Apertura Semifinals

Independiente secured a 1-0 victory over Boca Juniors in the quarter-finals of the Argentine Apertura tournament with a decisive second-half goal from defender Álvaro Angulo at La Bombonera. Despite a lackluster first half, Independiente improved after halftime, with Angulo intercepting a ball and scoring just after the hour mark, outmaneuvering Boca's defense and goalkeeper. Boca Juniors struggled throughout the match, having a goal disallowed for offside and missing key scoring opportunities, which led to frustration among fans and an acknowledgment of responsibility from interim coach Mariano Herrón. The win propels Independiente into the semifinals against Huracán, who recently eliminated Rosario Central, while Boca prepares to face Atlético Tucumán in the Copa Argentina and begin their Club World Cup campaign. Both teams displayed moments of strong play, but Independiente's second-half resurgence and clinical finishing proved decisive in a tense and passionate match.