Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras to reach Copa Libertadores final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Guillermo Fernandez converted the decisive spot kick as six-time champions Boca Juniors reached the Copa Libertadores final on Thursday by beating Palmeiras on penalties.

After a goalless draw in the semifinal first leg, Edinson Cavani put the visitors ahead by tapping home from close range following Miguel Merentiel's cross.

The Argentine giants were reduced to 10 men j