Buenos Aires, Dec. 1 -- Ayrton Costa scored in the first half as Boca Juniors advanced to the semifinals of Argentina's Primera Division Clausura tournament with a 1-0 home win over Argentinos Juniors.
On Sunday, the hosts took the lead in the fifth minute of the quarterfinal clash when Costa struck from close range after Miguel Merentiel's volley was parried away by goalkeeper Gonzalo Siri.
The visitors controlled 72 percent of the possession and posed a constant threat in attack, but were repeatedly denied by Boca goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin, who made five saves.
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