São Paulo have been eliminated of the Copa Sudamericana after a 0-0 draw with Boca Juniors. The match ended all square, and a late goal was disallowed by VAR. The result ended their tournament run.

Corinthians organised fans met the visiting fans before the fixture. Commentator Paulo Vinicius Coelho said the exit hurts more than a disallowed goal. His point was that the loss creates a deeper pain than one moment.

Brazilian site ge had listed five reasons to believe in a comeback, but the elimination was confirmed. The draw ended their run.

Supporters held onto some hope before kickoff. The team could not break down the defence. Boca kept their shape 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 shift focus to what comes next.