São Paulo have been eliminated of the Copa Sudamericana after a 0-0 draw with Boca Juniors. The match finished level, and a late goal was ruled out by VAR. The result ended their tournament run.
Corinthians organised fans greeted the travelling supporters before the fixture. Commentator Paulo Vinicius Coelho said the exit stings more than a disallowed goal. His point was that the loss creates a wider frustration than one moment.
Brazilian site ge had listed five reasons to believe in a comeback, but the elimination became official. The draw sealed their fate.
Supporters had arrived with hope before kickoff. The team failed to find a breakthrough. Boca stood firm when it mattered.
VAR intervened at the crucial moment. Corinthians fans offered a friendly reception to Boca supporters before the game. The campaign finished with no reward. ge pointed to reasons for optimism, but it was not enough.
The campaign is over and the club will turn attention to next season.