Boca Juniors and O’Higgins played to a draw in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana playoff match. The game took place at Boca Juniors’ home stadium, La Bombonera, in Argentina. This match marks the beginning of Boca Juniors' campaign in the South American competition. The result leaves the playoff tie open heading into the second leg, which will be played in Chile. ESPN televised the contest, bringing the action to a wider audience. Details of the scoreline were not provided, but the draw indicates a closely contested first encounter. The second leg will determine which team advances in the Copa Sudamericana.