Palmeiras uses advantage, knocks out Santos, advances in Copa do Brasil

Palmeiras have qualified for the Copa do Brasil semifinals.

The spot was secured this Wednesday (2) with a 0-0 draw against Santos at Vila Belmiro.

The home side tried to apply pressure and were more active in attack.

But just like in the first leg, the best scoring chances fell to Palmeiras, who were not efficient with their finishing.

Abel Ferreira’s side came into the match in a very comfortable position after winning the first leg 3-0.

Palmeiras’ opponent in the semifinals will be Vasco, who also knocked out Vitória this Wednesday.

Driven by the crowd’s support and looking to turn the tie around, Santos started the game on the front foot.

The home side did not allow Palmeiras out of their defensive third, and Neymar was constantly involved in building attacking moves.

But the clearest chances ended up being created by the visitors.

Maurício once again did not have a good performance and wasted two clear opportunities in the first half.

Shortly before halftime, Santos’ attempted comeback suffered another blow. 

Neymar felt pain in his right leg and was substituted at the start of the second half.

Without their main player, Santos remained more present in the attacking half, but still posed little threat to goalkeeper Carlos Miguel.

At the other end, Palmeiras missed another great chance to open the scoring when Vitor Roque’s header went just wide of the post.

Abel Ferreira’s team held on to the advantage built last week and confirmed qualification without any scares.

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