Athletico-PR take the lead against Vitória | OneFootball

Furacão academy products decided the match at Arena da BaixadaCredits: Luís Miguel Ferreira / Athletico-PR

In the conclusion of the first-leg round of 16 matches in the Copa do Brasil, Athletico-PR beat Vitória 2-0 this Monday (3) at Arena da Baixada and opened up a good advantage over their opponent. The match that will decide who advances to the quarterfinals will be played this Thursday (6) at Barradão.

Furacão delivered a strong performance and won thanks to goals from two players developed in the club’s youth academy: João Cruz and Dudu.

This Tuesday, the Copa do Brasil continues with two matches that will determine qualification for the quarterfinals. At 7:30 p.m., at Alfredo Jaconi, Juventude hosts Atlético-MG. In the match in Minas on Saturday (August 1), the teams drew 0-0.

Later, at 9:30 p.m., Remo will host Santos at Mangueirão. At Vila Belmiro, also on Saturday, the two teams also drew 0-0.

In both matches, if there is another draw, the place in the next round will be decided by a penalty shootout.

On Wednesday (5), four more matches continue the Copa do Brasil: Cruzeiro vs. Chapecoense, at 7 p.m., at Mineirão; Grêmio vs. Mirassol, at 7:30 p.m., at Arena do Grêmio; Fortaleza vs. Palmeiras, at 9:30 p.m., at Arena Pantanal; and Fluminense vs. Vasco, at 9:30 p.m., at Maracanã.

On Thursday, the round of 16 will conclude with Corinthians vs. Internacional, at 8 p.m., at Neo Química Arena; and the match between Vitória and Athletico, also at 8 p.m., at Barradão.

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