On pens, Vasco beat Santos and face Palmeiras in U20 Brasileirão final | OneFootball

Vasco will play in the Brasileirão Série A U-20 finalCredits: João Gabriel Alves/Vasco da Gama

Vasco bounced back from the 2-0 loss to Santos, won the penalty shootout 5-4, and secured a place in the Brasileirão Série A U-20 final. In the match played this Thursday (30) at São Januário, Cruzmaltino claimed the win with two goals from Andrey Fernandes and advanced thanks to a perfect penalty conversion rate and goalkeeper Phillipe Gabriel’s save on the fifth kick.

This will be the first time Vasco will play in the competition’s final. The club’s opponent will be Palmeiras, who are competing for the trophy for the fifth straight edition. Alviverde will be chasing their third consecutive title and fifth overall.

Palmeiras also knocked out Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (30). After a 3-3 draw, they won 2-0 at Arena Barueri. Vinícius and Riquelme found the net.

The first and second legs of the final will be played on August 26 and September 2, respectively.

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