🎥 Léo Jardim shines, Vasco win on penalties and face Corinthians next | OneFootball

Vasco is in the Copa do Brasil final to face Corinthians.

After Vasco won 2-1 in the first leg, Fluminense won 1-0 this Sunday (14) in front of 67,560 fans at Maracanã. 

Securing yet another penalty shootout.

And it was the Cruz-Maltino who came out on top, winning 4-3, with Léo Jardim saving two penalties. 

They will seek their second title against a three-time champion.

The final will start in Itaquera on Wednesday (17) and then move to Maracanã on Sunday (21). 

Keeping an eye on the MONEY 💰

Vasco has already secured R$ 33.07 million for reaching the final.

The title will mean R$ 77.1 million - in addition to the amount accumulated from the previous rounds.

Pair was watching, but regrets

Two teams already on vacation closely followed the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

Botafogo and São Paulo finished the Brasileirão in sixth and eighth, respectively.

The Glorioso secured a spot in the Libertadores preliminary round - along with Bahia, who finished seventh. Meanwhile, SPFC is guaranteed a place in the Sudamericana.

But a possible title for Cruzeiro or Fluminense would have made both celebrate.

Botafogo would advance to the Libertadores group stage. And SPFC would move to the second preliminary phase of the Libertadores.

This would be possible because Raposa or Tricolor would take the Libertadores spot earned via the Copa BR. 

But the elimination of both ended those possibilities. 

If it weren't for Fábio...

The first big chance of the game was for the Cruz-Maltino with Andrés Gómez.

Tried to clear, but...

After Vasco had a stronger start, Fluminense balanced the play.

And as the minutes passed, they started to play better.

They took the lead after Canobbio's persistence ended with Paulo Henrique scoring an own goal (36'). 

Vasco regained the spotlight before halftime thanks to attempts by Coutinho and then Rayan.

Which forced two good saves from Fábio.

Unsuccessful attempts

The second half began with more Fábio versus Rayan. 

The sequence saw attempts by Zubeldía, bringing on Ganso and John Kennedy.

Despite the rival's greater possession, Fluminense threatened again. But failed to finish.

Making the atmosphere even more tense. 

Diniz also made his moves. 

And what prevailed in the final stretch was the fatigue of both teams.

Penalty shootout 🔥

Thiago Silva sent Léo Jardim the wrong way (1x0).

Fábio used his left foot to save Vegetti's shot (1x0).

Léo Jardim dove to the right to deny John Kennedy (1x0).

Rayan beat Fábio with a powerful shot (1x1). 

Ganso shot into the right corner to beat Léo Jardim (2x1).

Victor Luis sent Fábio the wrong way to equalize (2x2).

Renê took a good penalty to score (3x2).

Coutinho saw the ball hit the crossbar, but it went in (3x3).

Léo Jardim used his left foot to save Canobbio's shot (3x3).

Pumita sent Fábio the wrong way to send Vasco through (3x4). 

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