Santos advanced to the third phase of the Copa do Brasil after beating Iguatu by 3-0, on Thursday night (9) at the Vila Belmiro stadium. For Peixe, the classification was important to ease the criticism it has received after not qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Paulista Championship.
The home team opened the scoring in the 16th minute of the first half, when Felipe Jonatan crossed for Lucas Barbosa, who scored with a header. And Santos extended their lead with another headed goal. Lucas Lima got up in the area at 33 and Marcos Leonardo did not forgive.
One passed and the other did. A goal from #Boys from the village! ⚽⚡ pic.twitter.com/GppnvjaEra
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 10, 2023
The number nine of Peixe was inspired, and closed the scoring at 31 of the final stage. Ângelo pulled a fast counterattack and played deep for Marcos Leonardo, who tapped for coverage to make the most beautiful of the match.
Another São Paulo team to score three times to triumph and advance in the competition was Botafogo-SP, which beat São Raimundo by 3-1 at the Santa Cruz stadium, in Ribeirão Preto. The tricolor featured goals from Lucas Oliveira, Diogo Silva and Robinho, while Carlinhos Souza scored for Mundão.
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STRENGTH AND UNION ?Botafogo’s unprecedented classification for the third phase of the @copadobrasilcbf was much celebrated in the Botafogo locker room.
Once again, the unity and strength of the cast made the difference.
Now, let’s go together to battle in Bragança Paulista. pic.twitter.com/bKR4CFjJrg
— Botafogo Futebol S/A (@botafogofsa) March 10, 2023
Náutico found the most difficult to guarantee their place in the third phase, and only 53 minutes into the second half had a goal from Nathan to beat Vila Nova 2-1. Before that Kayon opened the scoring for Timbu, while Neto Pessoa equaled for Tiger.
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— Nautico (@nauticope) March 10, 2023
Now, Santos, Botafogo-SP and Vila Nova are waiting for the end of the second phase of the national competition to know their next opponents, in a draw to be held later. The third phase of the competition also includes the participation of teams that managed to qualify directly for this stage: Flamengo, Palmeiras, Corinthians, Fluminense, Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR, Fortaleza, Internacional, Cruzeiro, Paysandu, Sport and São Paulo.
