Chapecoense battle, but Avaí edge Copa Sul-Sudeste decider | OneFootball

There was no shortage of excitement in the Copa Sul-Sudeste final. After winning the first match 3-0 at Ressacada, Avaí had one hand on the trophy. But Chape overturned the deficit and beat their rival by the same score, sending the decision to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Avaí won 5-4.

Even with a difficult task ahead, Chapecoense fought from start to finish. Verdão do Oeste’s victory began to take shape in the 24th minute of the first half through João Paulo, who also scored the second goal in the final stage. The match was heading for a 2-0 scoreline and the title for Avaí, but in the 46th minute, Bruno Pacheco scored with a header after a corner kick.

Chapecoense fought until the end, but Avaí came out on top in the penalty shootoutCredits: Márcio Cunha - STAFF Images/ CBF

In the shootout, Avaí converted all five spot kicks, but Chapecoense missed their third attempt when Rubens hit the post: 5-4.

With the Copa Sul-Sudeste title, Avaí secured qualification for the third round of the 2027 Copa do Brasil.

Avaí converted all five spot kicks and shouted "champions" at Arena Condá, Chapecoense’s home groundCredits: Márcio Cunha - STAFF Images/ CBF

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