Football

Copa do Brasil: Palmeiras and Vasco da Gama advance to the semi-finals

Portuguese coaches Abel Ferreira and Pedro Emanuel lead their teams to the Copa do Brasil semi-finals after solid performances.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The semi-final matchups for the Copa do Brasil were determined following the overnight games. Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Santos, while Vasco da Gama won 2-0 against Vitória in the second leg of the quarter-finals.

With these results, Palmeiras and Vasco secured their spots in the semi-finals of the competition. Both coaches, Abel Ferreira and Pedro Emanuel, found success with their teams, setting up a clash between the two Portuguese clubs.

The outcome for Palmeiras in the quarter-finals, along with Vasco's victory, highlights the presence of Portuguese coaches, thus setting up a Luso showdown in the next round of the Cup.

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