Rubro-negro from Rio takes the lead, Hurricane turns, and in the end, with a penalty awarded by Var, Pedro leaves everything the same
The first game of the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil ended in a draw. At Arena da Baixada, Athletico-PR and Flamengo were in the 2 to 2 and the definition was left for the return match that will be next Wednesday at Maracanã.
Flamengo opened the scoring. Thiago Maia took advantage of the leftover from Gabigol’s kick to swing the net. The bid needed the VAR review to know the position of the midfielder of the Rio team, which was confirmed legal
In the second half, coach Alberto Valentim fixed the team and it worked. Pedro Henrique, after taking a corner kick, left everything the same. Renato Kayser, also head, extended the score. When Athletico’s victory seemed to be consolidated, var took action to score a penalty over Rodrigo Caio, in the last move of the match. With Gabigol replaced, after feeling his ankle, Pedro called the responsibility and converted.
As in the Copa do Brasil there is no goal-away criterion, so a new draw next week, the place for the final will be decided on penalties.
