Copa Sul-Sudeste semis: Chapecoense, Novorizontino, Avaí, Volta Redonda | OneFootball

After a tightly contested battle involving seven teams, the final round of the Copa Sul-Sudeste group stage determined the four semifinalists on Wednesday night. Chapecoense, Novorizontino, Avaí, and Volta Redonda will compete for the unprecedented title — the Copa is in its first edition.

In Group A, Chapecoense advanced in first place, with Novorizontino finishing as runner-up. Caxias ended up in third, with the same number of points and goal difference as the São Paulo club. They were eliminated because they had scored fewer goals.

In Group B, Avaí finished top of the group, followed by Volta Redonda. The semifinal matchups will be played over two legs.

Chapecoense will face Novorizontino, who will have home advantage in the first match. The second will be at Arena Condá.

Avaí and Volta Redonda will first play at Raulino de Oliveira, and the finalist will be decided at Ressacada.

Check out the results from the final round of the group stage, all played on Wednesday night (6):

Avaí 2 x 0 Sampaio Corrêa;

Volta Redonda 1 x 2 Novorizontino;

São Bernardo 1 x 1 Caxias;

Juventude 2 x 1 Tombense;

América-MG 3 x 2 Cianorte;

Operário-PR 1 x 2 Chapecoense.

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