Vasco go top of Copa do Brasil ranking after penalty shootout win | OneFootball

The heroic qualification of Vasco da Gama over Botafogo on Thursday night was more than just a simple spot in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The victory on penalties marked a historic feat for the club. The Cruz-Maltino achieved its fifth consecutive qualification in penalty shootouts in the competition, equaling the longest streak of all time.

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Vascão equals the longest streak in history

With the triumph in the classic, the CRVG tied with Cruzeiro and Athletico Paranaense as the clubs with the longest series of victories in penalty shootouts in the history of the Copa do Brasil. The team from Minas achieved the feat between 2017 and 2020, while the team from Paraná did it between 2018 and 2023. The Giant of the Hill, therefore, joins a select and historic group.

The construction of the record began last year and had goalkeeper Léo Jardim as one of the great protagonists. The unbeaten streak of Vascão at the penalty mark includes the following battles:

Léo Jardim is the big name in the disputes - Photo: André Durão/ge

Feat exalts the resilience and preparation of the team

The historic mark goes beyond luck. It is a testament to the mental strength and preparation of the Vasco squad for moments of maximum pressure. The quality of the shooters and, above all, the specialty of goalkeeper Léo Jardim in defending penalties, consolidate Vascão as the most feared opponent in Brazil when the decision goes to the eleven meters.

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