Copinha Third Phase Takes Shape After Palmeiras’ Disputed Shootout as São Paulo Progress and Santos Draw Cruzeiro

Overview

• Palmeiras advanced after a 3–3 draw with Vitória and a 3–2 shootout, with Vitória arguing a saved kick had crossed the line and an earlier Palmeiras goal standing despite offside due to the lack of VAR.
• Palmeiras’ youth chief João Paulo Sampaio publicly criticized his side’s display, saying the team did not deserve the win and saluting Vitória’s performance.
• The next stage is set: Palmeiras face Flamengo-SP today, while São Paulo meet Operário-PR later today as the third phase gets underway.
• São Paulo eliminated Portuguesa 2–0, with Djhordney and Pedro Ferreira scoring to keep the Tricolor’s perfect Copinha record intact.
• Santos crushed Ferroviária 4–1 in São Carlos to reach the round of 16 and will play Cruzeiro next.