Atlético Paranaense Beats Vasco da Gama in Thrilling Copa do Brasil Match
Curitiba, Paraná – Atlético Paranaense emerged victorious over Vasco da Gama in a thrilling Copa do Brasil quarterfinal match. The encounter, held at the Ligga Arena, featured a dynamic and emotional game, with goals, cards, and penalties that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
The first half started with clear dominance from Atlético Paranaense, translating into two goals in the opening minutes. In the 25th minute, Cuello opened the scoring with a quality goal, assisted by Esquivel. Just one minute later, Zapelli extended the lead, capitalizing on an assist from Cuello.
Vasco da Gama responded in the 42nd minute, with Rayan Vitor receiving a red card that would complicate the remainder of the match. Despite the disadvantage, Vasco managed to pull one back in the 45th minute through a goal from Vegetti, assisted by Lucas Piton.
The second half continued with both teams seeking the opposing goal. Atlético Paranaense had several chances, while Vasco da Gama attempted to react with a more direct game.
In extra time, the game turned into a penalty shootout festival. A total of 11 goals were scored from the spot. Atlético Paranaense proved more effective and emerged triumphant 6-5 in the penalty shootout, securing their passage to the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
Statistics:
* Atlético Paranaense: 72% possession, 25 shots (8 on target, 10 off target), 9 corners, 12 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Vasco da Gama: 28% possession, 9 shots (2 on target, 6 off target), 1 corner, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.
Match Details:
* Date: September 12, 2024
* City: Curitiba, Paraná
* Stadium: Ligga Arena
* Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
* League: Copa do Brasil
* Season: 2024
* Round: Quarterfinals
* Country: Brazil
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 46 E. Rodriguez came in and D. Payet went out., at minute 62 Leandrinho came in and David went out., at minute 79 Mateus Carvalho came in and Lucas Piton went out., at minute 79 Victor Luis came in and Hugo Moura went out., at minute 90 J. Rodriguez came in and Paulo Henrique went out.
Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 67 Joao Cruz came in and B. Zapelli went out., at minute 77 Pablo came in and Christian went out., at minute 77 Madson came in and Erick went out., at minute 78 M. Gamarra came in and Thiago Heleno went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Paranaense
Vasco DA Gama
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