Corinthians and Vasco faced each other this Wednesday 17, in a confrontation valid for the major decision of the Copa do Brasil 2025. In a duel without great chances Neo Quimica Arenathe teams failed to find the net and were tied 0-0.
The return match, in Maracana, node Rio de Janeirois scheduled for Sunday 21, at 6 p.m. (Brasilia time). A new draw between the clubs will bring the decision of the national tournament to penalties.
The first half was marked by numerous errors and few clear scoring opportunities. Timão arrived in danger in the 12th minute, when Memphis Depay stole the ball Cuesta and the piece ended with a submission for out of Breno Bidonfrom the entrance to the area. Vasco responded at 18, with Rayan go out in front of the goal and hit the net on the way out Hugo Souzabut the move was canceled due to offside.
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In the 25th minute, it was Corinthians’ turn to have a goal denied. After a crude accusation Rodrigo Garro, Yuri Alberto deflected into the area and Memphis Depay completes the goal, again in an irregular position. The rest of the stage remained truncated and there were few efficient finishes.
The second half maintained a balanced storyline and few clear-cut chances. Vasco started to finish more and was in danger mainly from set pieces: in the 22nd minute, Cauan Barros freed himself after a corner taken by Philippe Coutinho and hit Hugo Souza’s post.
Corinthians responded with plays on the flanks, but were met with offsides and good marking from Vasco, failing to convert possession into real scoring chances. In the last play of the match, Vitinho still took a risk from the outside and scored Leo Jardim to work. With no new clear chances, the match ended goalless, leaving everything open for Maracanã.
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