Vasco ‘to stage’ Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg at Maracanã | OneFootball

Vasco have chosen the Maracanã for the first leg of their Copa do Brasil quarter-final against Vitória, scheduled for Wednesday 26 in Rio de Janeiro, ge reports.

The board opted to switch from São Januário to cater for high demand, targeting a sizeable crowd and a favourable backdrop to seek a first-leg lead.

Pedro Emanuel’s side reached the last eight by knocking out rivals Fluminense, sealing progress with a 3-1 win in the second leg at the Maracanã.

Vitória advanced by eliminating Athletico-PR. The return leg will be played at Barradão in Salvador after the opener in Rio.

The venue call comes amid a heavy run for Pedro Emanuel’s squad across the Campeonato Brasileiro, the Copa Sul-Americana and the Copa do Brasil. Vasco plan to announce ticket sales details and information on gratuities shortly, as they look to harness home support before the trip to Bahia.

Source: PaponaColina

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