On penalties, Vasco knock out Botafogo and reach Copa do Brasil semi-finals | OneFootball

Vasco has made it to the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The Vasco team drew 1-1 with Botafogo on Thursday at Nilton Santos, and won 5-4 in penalties.

Vasco opened the scoring in the first half, with Nuno Moreira. Botafogo equalized just before halftime, with Alex Telles. In the penalties, Léo Jardim saved the left back's shot to secure the Vasco team's qualification.

Vasco will face another classic in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, where they face Fluminense for a spot in the grand final.

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The Game

Botafogo started the match better and created their first chance just five minutes in, when Jeffinho received a pass in the box, but saw Paulo Henrique appear to save Vasco. Then, Alexander Barboza took advantage of a cross and headed for Léo Jardim's save.

Vasco improved their marking and began to advance with intensity. The Vasco team was more efficient and opened the scoring at 20 minutes. Coutinho took a free kick, Neto failed and the ball fell to Nuno Moreira to send to the nets.

The setback caused Botafogo to advance again in search of the draw, but Vasco almost extended their lead at 30 minutes. Rayan made a good play and shot at Neto. The home team continued with an offensive posture and equalized at 42 minutes. Correa was launched, entered the box and was knocked down by Léo Jardim. The referee awarded a penalty, converted by Alex Telles.

The goal encouraged the Botafogo team, who pressed in the final minutes. Botafogo wasted some chances to turn the game around in the first half. Thus, the classic went to halftime tied at Nilton Santos. In the second half, the home team returned better and pressured in the first minutes. However, Botafogo was failing in the final pass. Vasco, on the other hand, made many mistakes and barely bothered the opposing defense.

The Vasco team only created a good chance at 14 minutes. Coutinho made a good play, but missed the target when finishing. Then, Paulo Henrique crossed low to Coutinho, but the midfielder again sent it over the end line.

The scares made Botafogo grow again. So much so that the Botafogo team almost scored at 25 minutes. Alexander Barboza took advantage of a cross and headed close to the goal. Then, Matheus Martins shot and forced Léo Jardim to make a good save.

In the final minutes, the classic was open. However, Botafogo and Vasco failed to shake the net and had to decide the spot in penalties. In the penalties, the hero was once again Léo Jardim. The goalkeeper saved Alex Telles' shot and decreed Vasco's qualification for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET BOTAFOGO 1 (4) X 1 (5) VASCO

Location: Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: September 11, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Referee: Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima (PE) Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) VAR: Pablo Ramon Gonçalves Pinheiro (RN)

GOALS

BOTAFOGO: Alex Telles, at 42min of the first half

VASCO: Nuno Moreira, at 20min of the first half

BOTAFOGO: Neto, Mateo Ponte (Vitinho), Alexander Barboza, Kaio Pantaleão and Alex Telles; Newton and Marlon Freitas; Jeffinho (Matheus Martins), Santiago Rodríguez (Artur) (Chris Ramos), Correa (Savarino) and Arthur Cabral Coach: Davide Ancelotti

VASCO: Leo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas and Lucas Piton (Puma Rodríguez); Tchê Tchê (Mateus Carvalho) (Robert Renan) and Cauan Barros; Rayan, Philippe Coutinho (Matheus França) and Nuno Moreira (David); Pablo Vegetti Coach: Fernando Diniz

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