In the semifinals of the 2024 Copa do Brasil, Flamengo held Corinthians to a 0-0 draw at Itaquera, while Atlético-MG secured a late equalizer through a stunning Hulk goal against Vasco.
The finals will take place on November 3 and 10.
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Copa do Brasil 2024
Corinthians 0-0 Flamengo
In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo dominated Corinthians but only managed a 1-0 victory.
The return leg was held at Itaquera, where Flamengo, playing with ten men for over 60 minutes, withstood the pressure from Corinthians and booked their spot in their 10th Copa do Brasil final, surpassing Grêmio’s record of nine appearances.
At 9 minutes, Arrascaeta’s free-kick found Alex Sandro, who slotted it into the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
In the 17th minute, Bidu combined with Garro and struck from outside the box, forcing a save from Rossi.
At 28 minutes, Bruno Henrique’s high foot struck Matheuzinho’s head in a dangerous play, resulting in a red card for Bruno Henrique.
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Photo: Anderson Romão/AGIF
In the 47th minute, Romero dribbled down the left, crossed into the box, and Charles headed just wide.
In the 61st minute, Bidu slipped a pass to Yuri Alberto, who broke in and fired a low shot, but Rossi pulled off a great save.
At 86 minutes, Gerson made an individual run, leaving Carillo on the ground, and curled a shot narrowly wide.
At 88 minutes, Giovane went on a brilliant solo run past three defenders, but his shot went straight to the goalkeeper, who saved comfortably.
Despite Bruno Henrique’s first-half red card, Flamengo held on and reached their 10th Copa do Brasil final, making them the team with the most appearances in the tournament’s history, surpassing Grêmio.
Corinthians, battling relegation in the Brasileirão, will face Racing in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals.
Foto: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images
Vasco 1-1 Atlético-MG
Atlético-MG came from behind to defeat Vasco 2-1 in the first leg at Arena MRV.
In the return match, Vasco took the lead but conceded a late equalizer.
In the 20th minute, Scarpa’s free-kick was poorly cleared by Léo Pelé, and Battaglia’s shot was saved by Léo Jardim, with the ball hitting the post before Otávio’s follow-up was also denied.
At 30 minutes, Vegetti received a cross from Paulo Henrique, turned, and shot, but the deflected ball went just wide.
At 31 minutes, Lucas Piton’s cross struck Otávio’s arm, and after a lengthy VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty. Vegetti calmly slotted it past Everson to give Vasco the lead.
In the 44th minute, Puma Rodríguez’s long-range effort was tipped over for a corner by Everson.
From the ensuing corner, Lucas Piton’s delivery found Vegetti, whose header fell to Léo, but his weak shot was easily collected by Everson.
In the 48th minute, Coutinho’s cross evaded the defense, landing at Vegetti’s feet, but the Argentine forward couldn’t control it, allowing Atlético to clear.
At 73 minutes, Paulinho led a counterattack, exchanged passes with Arana, and shot just wide.
Atlético leveled the score with a moment of brilliance from Hulk. In the 83rd minute, Scarpa set him up, and Hulk curled a superb strike into the top corner, leaving Léo Jardim helpless. What a fantastic goal from the Incredible Hulk, always decisive.
This marks Atlético-MG’s fourth Copa do Brasil final appearance, having won twice and lost once.
As for Vasco, their focus shifts to the Brasileirão, where they sit mid-table.
Photo: Pedro Souza/Atlético-MG
Written by Henry Miller.
