Léo Jardim hails Vasco v Corinthians, says final still wide open | OneFootball

One of Vasco's main highlights of the season, Léo Jardim was not heavily tested in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final against Corinthians this Wednesday. The goalkeeper praised the team's performance in the 0-0 draw at Neo Química Arena.

“We could have come away with a better result. We created good opportunities to win. But we knew how tough this match would be, so it’s a result we can’t dismiss. We played a very mature game, we understood the moments of the match. It’s the work of the whole team, of Diniz. We prepared a lot. We read the game well,” he analyzed.

Despite the away draw, Léo Jardim emphasized that the final is still undecided.

“The game is wide open. We know that Corinthians also play well away from home. They’re tough to face. We have to prepare well to play a great match. Now we have the support of our fans, but the game is played on the field, and we’ll have to concentrate and play really well to win,” he concluded.

Match Situation

The result leaves everything open for the second leg of the final. The winner of the return match will take the Copa do Brasil title. If the aggregate score remains tied, the decision will go to penalties.

The decisive clash is scheduled for this Sunday. The ball will roll from 6:00 pm (Brasília time) on the pitch at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.

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