After losing 2-0 to Atlético-MG 2-0 in the first leg, Corinthians’ qualification for the next stage of the competition was considered by many to be a miracle
The Copa do Brasil experienced a day of great emotions this Wednesday (31) with six teams guaranteed qualification for the quarter-finals, four of them in maximum penalty shootouts.
After losing 2-0 to Atlético-MG 2-0 in the first leg, Corinthians’ qualification for the next stage of the competition was considered by many to be a miracle. But, playing in Itaquera, Timão showed strength to return the score within 90 minutes and secure the place in the maximum shoot-out.
First the goal by Bidu on a pass from Renato Augusto. Then, great goal by Roger Guedes. the epic of @Corinthians It is complete!
It’s Timon on Wednesdays! #CopaBetanoDoBrasil pic.twitter.com/HgoEqtxAuQ
— Brazil Cup (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) June 1, 2023
Needing to score goals to try and qualify, the coach Vanderlei Luxembourg he set up his team differently, with three defenders and two full-backs positioned almost like wingers. And the gamble began to bear fruit in the 33rd minute, when Renato Augusto lifted the ball in box a Matthew Bidu end up with an empty net.
But another goal from Timão was still needed to define the standings on penalties. And he made it to 18 of the finals with a great move Roger Guedes. The Corinthians number 10 advanced down the left, clearing an opponent with a crescent, another with a dribble near the backline and freeing the goalkeeper Everson before giving a subtle touch to the back of the door.
As Timão’s 2-0 win lasted until the end of the 90 minutes, the vacancy had to be settled in the top penalty shootout, in which the goalkeeper Cassius shone defending the prosecution of Hulk to close the game 3-1.
Hurricane wins in Engenhão
At the Nilton Santos stadium, Botafogo needed to win to survive the contest after losing the first leg 3-2. Supported by their fans, Glorioso played much better and triumphed, but 1-0, thanks to a goal by Tiquinho Soares. With that, the vacancy was decided in a penalty shootout. In this match, the great hero was goalkeeper Bento, who defended shots from Tiquinho Soares and Tche Tche to secure a 4-2 victory for Hurricane.
It’s too full! OR @AtleticoPR always find a way and move forward #CopaBetanoDoBrasil! They know how to play, they are used to it! pic.twitter.com/q5SSoEgf5T
— Brazil Cup (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) June 1, 2023
ordered rabbit
In Porto Alegre, Internacional also had a great journey by beating América-MG 3-1, after being defeated 2-0 in the first leg. With that, the place for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil went to Rabbitwho won 5-4 on penalties.
At the very least, Colorado squandered an indictment, the @AmericaFC1912 was flawless and took the pix and place in the quarterfinals of the #CopaBetanoDoBrasil! pic.twitter.com/4V2OlYuaVN
— Brazil Cup (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) June 1, 2023
Bahia is still alive
The fourth dispute defined only on penalties was that between Santos and Bahia. After a goalless draw in the first leg at Vila Belmiro, Esquadrão de Aço took the lead thanks to a goal from cauly at 11pm of the second half. However, in addition to the match, the striker Bruno Mezenga kicked off the equalizer, which led to a penalty shoot-out. And in the maximum penalties, the goalkeeper Mark Philip shone, with two defenses, to guarantee the place for the home team.
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Grêmio advances
In the duel between the greatest champions in the history of the Copa do Brasil, Grêmio did better. Playing at the Mineirão stadium, Tricolor (who have won the competition on five occasions) beat Raposa (who boast six wins) 1-0 thanks to a goal by Villasanti. On 26′ of the first half the Paraguayan receives Suarez and hit an accurate kick from the edge of the box. The teams were 1-1 in the first leg.
THERE IS NO WAY! He gave @Guild in the battle of the greatest champions!
With a goal from Villasanti, the Tricolore scored 1-0 at Mineirão and qualified for the quarter-finals of the #CopaBetanoDoBrasil! pic.twitter.com/jnObi2zJFS
— Brazil Cup (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) June 1, 2023
Vacancy even with defeat
Those who qualified for the next stage of the competition, even with a 1-0 defeat, were Palmeiras. After triumphing 3-0 in the first leg, Verdão managed the lead and managed to start with the table at the Castelão stadium even after Leão guaranteed victory with a goal of light at 27 minutes of the final stage.
OR @Palmeiras PUSH FORWARD!
With the unconditional support of the Italian fans, the @FortalezaEC won 1-0 at Castelão with a goal from Lucero, but Verdão progressed with a 3-1 aggregate score. Give him pork! 🐷 pic.twitter.com/VBe96lJdiN
— Brazil Cup (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) June 1, 2023
Source: Terra
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