Galinho edge Flamengo on penalties to reach Copa do Brasil U20 quarters | OneFootball

Galinho is in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil Sub-20. After defeating Flamengo 2-0 last week in Belo Horizonte, the team from Minas Gerais was beaten by the same score this Thursday (06), at Estádio Luso Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro. In the penalty shootout, however, goalkeeper Pedro Cobra shone, and the team from Minas Gerais won 4-3, securing a spot among the top eight teams in the tournament.

The goals for the Rio team’s win in regular time were scored by Alan Santos, at 22 minutes of the first half, and Pedro Leão, at 30 minutes of the second half. The result took the decision to penalties, since the aggregate score was 2-2.

In the penalty shootout, Galinho showed more composure. The standout player in the qualification was Pedro Cobra, who saved Douglas Telles’ shot and also had the nerve to convert Atlético’s fourth penalty. With Flamengo’s miss in the sequence, Atlético confirmed their qualification with a penalty converted by João Marcelo and celebrated on the pitch.

Coached by Leandro Zago, the black-and-white team has been showing strength in the competition. Before eliminating Flamengo, Galinho had already gotten past Real Brasília, with a 3-0 win in the first round. Now, their next opponent will be Sport, who beat CRB with two victories.

According to Atlético, the base dates for the quarterfinal matches are November 12 and 19, but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will still officially confirm the days, times, and venues of the matches.

With the triumph, Galinho keeps alive the hope of making a comeback this season, since after a disappointing campaign, the under-20 team was relegated in the Brazilian Championship of the category.

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