Hill team won in penalties for 5 to 3; In the next phase will have another classic carioca, Fernando Diniz’s team faces Fluminense
The classic between and, valid for the quarterfinals, ended in great excitement, this Thursday (12), at Nilton Santos Stadium. In normal time, the teams drew 1-1: Nuno Moreira opened the scoring for Vasco, while Alex Telles left everything the same for Botafogo, in a penalty kick in the first half. Equality took the decision to the penalty shootout, where he shone the star of goalkeeper Leo Jardim. The Vasca archer defended Alex Telles’s charge, ensuring the advantage for Cruz-Maltino. With perfect use of their scouts, Vasco won the dispute for 5 to 3 and secured a place in the semifinals of the Brazilian Cup. With the result, the hill team is still alive in the competition in search of the title, while Botafogo says goodbye to the tournament after a balanced match and strong rivalry.
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