Palmeiras use advantage, knock out Santos and reach Copa do Brasil 🎥 | OneFootball

Palmeiras have qualified for the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

The spot was secured this Wednesday (2) with a 0-0 draw against Santos at Vila Belmiro.

The home side tried to apply pressure and were more active in attack.

But just like in the first leg, the best scoring chances belonged to Palmeiras, who this time were unable to change the scoreline.

Abel Ferreira’s team came into the match in a very comfortable position after winning the first leg 3-0.

Palmeiras’ opponent in the semifinals will be Vasco, who also eliminated Vitória this Wednesday.

See below the highlights from the derby at Vila Belmiro:

The match

Fueled by the fans’ celebration and looking to turn the tie around, Santos started the match on the front foot.

The home side did not allow Palmeiras to play out from the back, and Neymar was constantly involved in building the attacks.

But the clearest chances ended up being created by the visitors.

Maurício once again did not perform well and squandered two clear opportunities in the first half.

Shortly before halftime, Santos’ attempted comeback suffered another blow. 

Neymar felt pain in his right leg and was substituted at the start of the second half.

Without their main player, Santos remained more present in the attacking third, but still posed little threat to goalkeeper Carlos Miguel.

At the other end, Palmeiras missed another great chance to open the scoring when Vitor Roque’s header went just wide of the post.

Abel Ferreira’s side held on to the advantage built last week and sealed qualification without any scares.

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