🎥 Copa do Brasil-25 final set after fiery Fluminense v Vasco clash

Vasco is in the final of the Copa do Brasil to face Corinthians.

After Vasco won 2-1 in the first leg, Fluminense made it 1-0 this Sunday (14) in front of 67,560 attendees.

Ensuring another penalty shootout.

And it was Cruz-Maltino who came out on top 4-3, with Léo Jardim saving two penalties. 

They will seek their second title against a three-time champion.

The decision starts in Itaquera on Wednesday (17) and then moves to Maracanã on Sunday (21). 

Eye on the MONEY 💰

Vasco has already secured R$ 33.07 million for reaching the final.

The title will mean R$ 77.1 million - in addition to the accumulated value from other phases.

If it weren't for Fábio...

The first big chance of the game was for Cruz-Maltino with Andrés Gómez.

DEFESAÇA!

Grande jogada de Andrés Gómez, que chutou na gaveta, mas Fábio fez uma defesa espetacular!#futebol#Fluminense#Vasco#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/dXEnHVtHeO

— ge (@geglobo) December 14, 2025

Tried to clear, but...

After Vasco had a superior start, Fluminense balanced the actions.

And, as the minutes passed, they became better.

They took the lead after Canobbio's persistence ended with Paulo Henrique scoring an own goal (36'). 

QUE ISSO, PH?

Após o chute do Everaldo bater na trave, PH tenta afastar, mas a bola vai contra o próprio gol, abrindo o placar para o Fluminense.#futebol#Fluminense#Vasco#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/cmlaMlMJMN

— ge (@geglobo) December 15, 2025

Vasco regained prominence before the break thanks to attempts by Coutinho and then Rayan.

Which resulted in two good saves by Fábio.

Rayan cobra falta com categoria, mas Fábio voou para fazer mais uma bela defesa.#futebol#Fluminense#Vasco#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/aBcfX8oOR9

— ge (@geglobo) December 15, 2025

Unsuccessful attempts

The second half began with more Fábio versus Rayan. 

FÁBIO 🤝 DEFESAS 🤝 SEMI DA COPA DO BRASIL#CopadoBrasil#CopadoBrasilnoPrimeVideo#Fluminense#Vasco#FLUxVAS#FutebolAoVivopic.twitter.com/otJM7G5ueW

— Prime Video Sport Brasil (@pvsportbr) December 15, 2025

The sequence included attempts by Zubeldía, ensuring Ganso and John Kennedy.

Despite the rival's greater ball possession, Fluminense returned to being dangerous. But failing at the moment of finishing.

Contributing to make the atmosphere even more tense. 

Diniz also worked. 

And what prevailed in the final stretch was the fatigue of both teams.

Penalty shootout 🔥

Thiago Silva sent Léo Jardim the wrong way (1x0).

Fábio used his left foot to save Vegetti's shot (1x0).

Léo Jardim dived to the right to frustrate John Kennedy (1x0).

Rayan beat Fábio with a powerful shot (1x1). 

Ganso shot to the right to beat Léo Jardim (2x1).

Victor Luis took Fábio out of the picture to equalize (2x2).

Renê shot well to score (3x2).

Coutinho saw the ball hit the crossbar but scored (3x3).

Léo Jardim used his left foot to save Canobbio's shot (3x3).

Pumita sent Fábio the wrong way to qualify Vasco (3x4). 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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