Ex-Flamengo keeper saves three pens, sends team through in Copa | OneFootball

Santos saved three penalties against São Paulo this Wednesday (06)

Flamengo was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil after being defeated on penalties by Atlético-MG. In another match, Athletico-PR counted on the help of Santos, the former Flamengo goalkeeper, who saved three penalties against São Paulo and secured qualification to the quarterfinals.

After losing at Morumbi 2-1, Athletico-PR returned the score and won 1-0 in regular time at Arena da Baixada. Thus, the match went to penalties. Goalkeeper Santos, ex-Flamengo, saved the shots from Sabino, Gonzalo Tapia, and Jandrei. In this way, the team from Paraná converted their penalties and advanced with a 3-0 score.

WHO ADVANCED?

In addition to Athletico-PR, Atlético-MG defeated Flamengo and also secured a spot in the quarterfinals. Botafogo and Bahia also advanced this Wednesday (06). Finally, Fluminense vs Internacional and Palmeiras vs Corinthians close out the day’s round.

On the other hand, two matches will finish the round of 16 this Thursday (07). Vasco hosts CSA at São Januário Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, at 8:00 pm (Brasília time). Wrapping up the matchups, CRB faces Cruzeiro at Rei Pelé Stadium, in Alagoas, at 9:00 pm (Brasília time).

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0, with a goal by Everton Cebolinha and an assist from Gonzalo Plata. However, in the penalty shootout, the red-and-black team was overcome by the club from Minas Gerais. Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan missed their shots for the beloved team.

With the elimination from the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo now focuses on the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field on Saturday (09). Mengão faces Mirassol at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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