Copa Sul-Sudeste: Chapecoense lead Group A, trio chase 2 Group B berths | OneFootball

The fifth and penultimate round of the Copa Sul-Sudeste group stage began this Wednesday with three matches: Chapecoense 2–1 América-MG, Sampaio Corrêa 1–2 Operário-PR, and Novorizontino 1–2. This Thursday, another three matches will be played, which could already determine the first teams to qualify for the semifinals.

In Tombos, Tombense faces São Bernardo at 7 p.m. At Willie Davids, Cianorte hosts Juventude at 8 p.m. Later, at 9:15 p.m., at Centenário, Caxias and Volta Redonda will play.

The Copa Sul-Sudeste has two groups with six clubs each. The top two teams in each group advance in the competition.

In Group A, Chapecoense leads with 10 points. Right behind is Novorizontino with 8. Caxias, Sampaio Corrêa, Cianorte, and Tombense still have a chance to qualify.

In Group B, Volta Redonda is first with 10, followed by Operário with 9 and Avaí with 7. In this group, América-MG, São Bernardo, and Juventude can no longer reach one of the top two positions.

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