Vasco beat Santa Fe, reach Copa Sul-Americana semi-finals | OneFootball

Vasco are in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals. Pedro Emanuel’s side beat Independiente Santa Fe 2-0 this Tuesday (15) at São Januário and secured qualification for the next stage of the tournament.

Bruno Duarte opened the scoring in the first half, while David Correa added the second after the break. After a goalless draw in the first leg in Bogotá, Vasco needed a win to advance directly. The result sent the Brazilian team through to the semifinals, while Santa Fe were eliminated.

The next opponent will be decided in the clash between São Paulo and Boca Juniors, who also face each other this Tuesday at Morumbi. The match will determine who Vasco will meet in the next round of the continental competition.

Bruno Duarte puts Vasco ahead before halftime

Vasco had greater control of the match in the first half and finished the opening 45 minutes with 56% possession and five shots. Santa Fe, meanwhile, created their main chances in the opening minutes, both through Hugo Rodallega.

In the first of them, the Colombian striker forced a great save from Léo Jardim. Shortly afterward, he took a free kick that went close to the crossbar. After that early spell, however, the visitors found it difficult to keep up the pressure.

Vasco began to find space mainly down the left flank. Marino was involved in the team’s main attacking moves on that side and played a part in the move that led to the first goal.

In the 36th minute, Alan Saldivia took advantage of a loose ball and lifted it into the box. Bruno Duarte arrived to finish and put Vasco ahead at São Januário. The goal left the Rio side in a favorable position to push for qualification.

David Correa doubles the lead in the second half

Vasco came out for the second half looking to exploit the spaces left by Santa Fe. In the opening minutes, Puma Rodríguez tried from outside the box, but the ball took a deflection off the defense and went to goalkeeper Mosquera.

The Colombian side also started leaving space for counterattacks. In the 12th minute, Adson carried the ball to the edge of the box and struck with his left foot. Mosquera saved it at the second attempt. Two minutes later, once again from a move started by Adson on the right.

Ramon Rique received the ball on the right and hit it first time, but Santa Fe’s goalkeeper made another save. Vasco’s pressure resulted in the second goal in the 19th minute. Tchê Tchê received the ball on the right and found Puma Rodríguez, who looked up before crossing.

The forward picked out David Correa in the box, and the Colombian headed home to extend the lead. At 2-0, Vasco found even more space to attack. Santa Fe tried to respond and Rodallega managed a shot in the 21st minute, but Léo Jardim made the save.

Late on, Pedro Emanuel’s team had chances to add to the score. In one of them, after a long clearance from Léo Jardim, Puma Rodríguez flicked a header on and David Correa broke free, but fired over. Vasco also created one last dangerous moment in a move involving Andrés Gómez.

The Colombian crossed toward David, but the Vasco defense cleared it away. With the 2-0 win, Vasco confirmed their place in the semifinals and now await the outcome of the São Paulo vs. Boca Juniors clash to learn their opponent in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals.

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