Palmeiras secured a place in the Copa do Brasil semifinals after holding Santos to a draw in their decisive clash on Wednesday, according to CNN Brasil. The result was enough for the São Paulo side to advance past their rivals in the two-legged tie.
The match, reported by ge, saw Palmeiras create several clear chances but fail to convert them. Midfielder Mauricio and forward Vitor Roque were both guilty of wasting opportunities in front of goal, according to the outlet’s player ratings. In contrast, teammate Arthur was singled out for a standout performance, earning praise in ge’s assessment of the game.
The fixture also carried significant drama for Santos, as star player Neymar was forced off early. Ge reports that the forward felt pain in his right thigh and was substituted during the first half of the clasico. His early exit was a blow to Santos’ hopes of overturning the deficit and progressing in the competition.
