With a great performance, especially in the second half, Léo Jardim became the hero of Vasco’s qualification for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The goalkeeper, who made at least five difficult saves in the 2-1 defeat to Athletico-PR this Wednesday (11), in Curitiba, saved Canobbio’s penalty kick in the penalty shootout, which ended with a 5-4 victory for Cruz-Maltino.
“I think that, for Vasco and for us, the players, this qualification is very important. I believe that we are managing to recapture the essence of what it means to be Vasco. Regardless of the circumstances, we have managed to keep our heads in the right place,” Jardim began.
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“I have said in other phases that this group has great mental strength. It is going to make history. We are very happy and we must congratulate the whole group, in addition to celebrating this qualification”, concluded the goalkeeper.
Semifinalists in the Copa do Brasil, Vasco await the winner of the duel between Atlético and São Paulo to find out who their opponent will be in the next round. Galo won the first game at MorumBis and will need a draw in Belo Horizonte to secure qualification.
Cruz-Maltino, under the command of Rafael Paiva, turns the key to the continuation of the Brazilian Championship. In the 26th round, the Colina team will play the classic against Flamengo, Sunday, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã.
