Thanks to striker Eduardo Sasha’s eye for goal, Atlético-MG defeated Brasiliense 3-0, on Wednesday night (20) at Mineirão stadium, for the third phase of the Copa do Brasil. With this result, Galo is in a very comfortable situation, being able to qualify even with a 2-0 setback in the return match.
??⚫⚪ GAME END IN MINEIRON! THE ATLÉTICO WINS THE BRASILIENSE, 3 TO 0, AND STARTS WITH A GOOD ADVANTAGE IN THE COMPETITION FOR THE SPOT IN THE NEXT PHASE OF @BRAZIL’S CUP!
⚽️ Sasha scored Alvinegro’s three goals.#VamoRooster #CAMxBSE ??️ pic.twitter.com/33rzvspny2
— Atletico (@Atletico) April 20, 2022
Jacaré, on the other hand, will need to win by a score of four or more goals on May 22 to advance straight to the round of 16. In the event of a 3-goal triumph for the Brasilia team, the spot will be defined in the penalty shootout.
The current champion of the Copa do Brasil did not give opportunities to the opponent, and opened the scoring with three minutes of ball rolling. Guilherme Arana received from Calebe and crossed low to the area, where the defense falters and Eduardo Sasha did not forgive. Five minutes later the Rooster widened with Sasha, but now with his head.
But shirt 18 wanted more, and he got it at 39, when Sasha took advantage of a rebound given by Sucuri in a shot by Vargas to make his third of the game.
home win
Who also won 3-0 at home was Fortaleza, who beat Vitória at Castelão. The Pici Tricolor had goals from Moisés and Silvio Romero (two). The teams will meet again at Barradão, on May 12, to define who gets the spot in the round of 16.
GAVE LAION IN THE CASTELÃO ARENA! 3-0 IN THE 1ST GAME OF THE 3rd PHASE OF THE BRAZILIAN CUP!
⚽️⚽️ Silvio Romero
⚽️ Moses#FORXVIT #VamosFortaleza #Brazil’s Cup pic.twitter.com/kBc1K3tcgq— Fortaleza Esporte Clube ? (@FortalezaEC) April 20, 2022
rout away from home
Another game of the third phase that started at 19:00 this Wednesday was Tocantinópolis and Athletico-PR. And Hurricane thrashed 5-2 even playing in Ribeirão, in Tocantins.
?️ Victory to start off on the right foot!
Return game will be on May 10, at 21:30, at home. #athletic #Brazil’s Cup pic.twitter.com/pFnUSihtUg— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) April 20, 2022
Athletico-PR’s victory was built with goals from Marlos (two), Vitor Bueno (2) and Pablo, while Raí and Alan Maia scored for the hosts. The teams will meet again on May 10 at Arena da Baixada.
Crude Mass Triumph
Bragantino was another visitor to win, 2-1 over Goiás at Serrinha stadium. Luan Cândido and Ytalo scored for Massa Bruta, and Apodi scored for Esmeraldino. The return match will be on May 21 at the Nabi Abi Chedid stadium.
BRAGA TURN! For the first leg of the third phase of the @Brazil’s CupThe #GrossMass beat Goiás 2-1, in Goiânia. Ytalo scored the first with a penalty and Luan Cândido, with a header, turned the game around! The return will be on May 21, in Bragança Paulista. We will!!!
? Ari Ferreira pic.twitter.com/3AzJT37PZW
— Red Bull Bragantino (@RedBullBraga) April 20, 2022
