Palmeiras beat Vasco to edge closer to the Copa do Brasil final 🇧🇷

Palmeiras beat Vasco to edge closer to the Copa do Brasil final 🇧🇷 Palmeiras beat Vasco 1-0 at Nubank Park and took an important step toward a place in the Copa do Brasil final. Maurício scored the only goal this Sunday (1) in the first leg of the semifinal. The match was marked by TWO controversial incidents, with Vasco players protesting a penalty that was not given and a sending-off. What's next 🏆 The return leg between Vasco and Palmeiras will take place next Sunday (8), at 5 p.m., at São Januário. Palmeiras only need a draw. Vasco must win by at least two goals. A one-goal win for the Giant of the Hill (1-0, 2-1, 3-2...) will send the tie to penalties. The winner will face Atlético-MG or Grêmio on Sunday, December 6, at Mané Garrincha. First half 🔍 Palmeiras started stronger and controlled the opening 30 minutes. Giay even missed an open goal. Palmeiras' dominance paid off with a goal in the 24th minute. Maurício received a pass from Marlon Freitas and fired into the corner. Palmeiras eased off, and the game became physical. The referee showed FOUR yellow cards—three of them to Vasco. Second half 🔍 The second half was marked by TWO controversial incidents. Vasco players appealed for a penalty for handball by Barboza inside the box. Then, in the 77th minute, Saldívia was sent off, leaving Vasco down to 10 men. Did it warrant a second yellow? Watch the footage from GE and have your say! Palmeiras continued to dominate possession (61%) but, despite having an extra player, their final ball let them down and they could not extend their lead. First, there's Brasileirão action 🇧🇷 Both clubs have fixtures in Matchweek 34 of the Brasileirão before the semifinal's return leg. Palmeiras (second with 70 points) will host Remo on Thursday (5), at 7:30 p.m., at Nubank Park. Vasco (13th with 38 points) will visit Athletico on Wednesday (4), at 7:30 p.m., at Arena da Baixada. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.