Estudiantes de La Plata thrashed Oriente Petrolero from Bolivia (4-0) in the final matchday of Group C in the Copa Sudamericana. However, Bragantino's comprehensive victory over Tacuary pushed the Argentine team to second place, securing their spot in the playoff for qualification to the round of 16.

Goals from their forwards Mauro Boselli (29'), Guido Carrillo (30'), Benjamín Rolheiser (62'), and defender Eros Mancuso (93') allowed the team to reach 14 points, equaling the Brazilian team Bragantino's tally. However, Bragantino secured a better goal difference after their 7-1 victory over Tacuary.