Gabigol takes the blame after missing crucial penalty for Cruzeiro | OneFootball

The forward Gabigol was the villain of the game that marked Cruzeiro's elimination in the Copa do Brasil semifinal, played this Sunday afternoon at Neo Química Arena. After missing the decisive penalty in the shootout against Corinthians, the player posted about the incident.

Defeated 1-0 at Mineirão, Cruzeiro fought back and won 2-1 in Itaquera. Brought on by coach Leonardo Jardim in place of Kaio Jorge, Gabigol had the chance to qualify the Minas Gerais team for the final, but was stopped by Hugo Souza. Walace also missed, and Corinthians won 5-4.

Gabigol acknowledges the mistake

“It wasn't the way we deserved to end the year, after a great season. Thank you, blue nation, for the unconditional support! I take responsibility for my mistake. I'm sure I'll come back stronger and always ready to help when needed,” says the text posted on the athlete's profile on X.

In the other semifinal, held at Maracanã also this Sunday, Vasco eliminated Fluminense in another penalty shootout. In the first game of the Copa do Brasil final, the Vasco team will face Corinthians at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday, at Neo Química Arena.

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