Léo Jardim hails Vasco’s effort to reach Copa do Brasil semis | OneFootball

Vasco eliminated Botafogo and is in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The "cruzmaltinos" advanced on penalties (5 to 4), after a draw in regular time, this Thursday, at Nilton Santos.

Once again, Vasco relied on Léo Jardim being decisive. The goalkeeper saved Alex Telles' penalty. Léo Jardim highlighted the work with the coaching staff to be important in the shootouts: “I am very happy for the recognition, for the qualification. It's a lot of work, sacrifice, and study. It's worth emphasizing the team's effort during the match and in the penalties. We got all the shots right,” he said.

The goalkeeper explained how he managed to save the shot from the full-back. Alex Telles scored Botafogo's goal in regular time, from a penalty: “That's where intuition and study come in. You never know what the kicker is thinking. Since he had already taken a shot, he might change. At that moment, there's intuition, and we try to see where he's going to shoot,” he concluded.

Debutant, Robert Renan celebrates overcoming a “nightmare”

The decisive penalty for Vasco was taken by defender Robert Renan. The defender was thrilled to be decisive in his debut with the "cruzmaltina" jersey: “I am very happy. It couldn't have been a better debut. For everything I've been through in recent months. Now it's about continuing to work, and better things will come,” he said.

Robert Renan admitted that he thought about the missed penalty when he was at Internacional, which led to Colorado's elimination in the Campeonato Gaúcho: “Yes, it did cross my mind what I went through in the months after the penalty I missed. But I am very happy,” he declared.

Vasco will face Fluminense in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The matches will take place only in December, after the end of the Brazilian Championship.

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