Corinthians hero Hugo hails team effort, eyes Copa do Brasil final | OneFootball

The Corinthians has qualified for the final of the Copa do Brasil. Timão was defeated by Cruzeiro this Sunday at the Neo Química Arena, 2-1, but shone in the penalty shootout with Hugo Souza and won 5-4. The team's hero, the goalkeeper, praised the group's commitment.

“I didn't want it to be like this, I wanted us to have won the game to make everything easier. But God wanted it this way, and here at Corinthians, things are never easy. I just have to thank and honor God because I am merely an instrument in His hands. If it weren't for Jesus in my life, I am nothing. Everything that happened today, the spotlight shouldn't be on me, it's on Jesus Christ,” said the player in an interview with SporTV.

“I want to congratulate the team, congratulate everyone. Regardless of the moment in the game, we gave it our all, ran a lot, and everyone believed to get through this. Thank God, we are in pursuit of a title, a final against a very tough team that had a better season than ours, but we are Corinthians fans, and our jersey carries a lot of weight in these moments,” he added.

Despite the celebration, Hugo Souza is already thinking about the final. “I am very happy with this moment, but now the celebration is over. From now on, we start thinking about the final to win this title, God willing.”

Vasco in sight!

In pursuit of the fourth title, Corinthians will face Vasco in the Copa do Brasil final. Fernando Diniz's team eliminated Fluminense on penalties this Sunday at Maracanã.

The first leg of the final is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 17, with Corinthians hosting. The decisive match will be on the 21st, next Sunday, in Rio de Janeiro. The times will be announced by the CBF.

Next Corinthians match

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