Under-20s train in Rio chasing Brazilian Championship final spot | OneFootball

The under-20 team is already in Rio de Janeiro, preparing for the decisive semifinal clash against Vasco on Thursday (30), which will determine one of the finalists of the Brazilian Championship. In the quarterfinals, the Santos team eliminated Botafogo.

The Meninos da Vila trained this morning at Antônio Mourão Vieira Filho Stadium, known as Bariri Street Stadium, home of Olaria Atlético Clube.

“I believe we had excellent preparation. We tried to adjust and correct the tactical aspects for this second leg. The players know how important it is and how difficult it is to face the opponent at their home ground, but I have full confidence in this group of players,” said the team’s coach, Élder Campos.

If they advance to the grand final, it will be the first time the Santos team has reached such an achievement. “This opportunity motivates us even more; however, in this decisive match, we need to earn it and secure that right,” Élder said.

In the first leg, played at Vila Belmiro, Peixe won 2-0, with goals from Kaio Ganga and Contreras. Therefore, the Santos team will qualify even if they lose by one goal. The match will be played at São Januário Stadium tomorrow (30) at 6:30 p.m., with live coverage on SporTV.

(Photos: Reinaldo Campos/Santos FC)

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