# Sergio Romero the Hero as Boca Juniors Reach Copa Libertadores Final
Argentine club Boca Juniors have reached the Copa Libertadores final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Palmeiras in the semi-final, thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Sergio Romero. The former Manchester United shot stopper saved two penalties as Boca won 4-2 on the night, and will now face Brazilian club Fluminense in the final on 4 November at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
## Boca Take First Leg Lead Through Cavani
Edinson Cavani gave Boca a first half lead in Sao Paulo, but their advantage was short lived after defender Marcos Rojo was sent off for a second yellow card offence late in the game. Joaquin Piquerez then equalised for Palmeiras with a deflected shot from 25 yards, taking the game to a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
## Romero the Hero in Penalty Shootout
Romero, who is 36 years old, produced two saves in the shootout to help Boca prevail 4-2 and reach the final of South America’s elite club competition for the first time since 2007. Boca have now won three successive penalty shootouts to reach the final, having beaten compatriots Racing Club and Uruguayan outfit Nacional in the two previous rounds.
## Boca Aiming to Match Independiente’s Record
The victory hands Boca the chance to match Independiente’s record of seven Copa Libertadores titles, while Fluminense will aim to win South America’s elite club competition for the first time when they face Boca in the final next month.
## Players Reflect on Dream Come True
Boca midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez said: “You dream about these kind of days when you are a kid and so to live it is a unique, special experience. It’s history but we know how big we are, how great we are, but it is still a dream.”
Romero added: “I’m 36 years old – an age when I like to have fun, and for me penalties are fun.”
## Conclusion
Boca Juniors have reached the Copa Libertadores final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Palmeiras, thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Sergio Romero who saved two penalties on the night. They will now face Fluminense in the final on 4 November at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, with both teams aiming to win South America’s elite club competition for the first time in their history.