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Cruzeiro Reaches Copinha Last 16 as São Paulo and Palmeiras Advance After Disputed Shootout

Third-phase ties continue on January 15 under one-off knockout rules with broadcasts split between CazéTV and XSports.

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Overview

  • Cruzeiro beat Ponte Preta 3–0 in Franca to book an oitavas place, with Gustavo Zago, Pablo and Miguel scoring, and will face the winner of Ferroviária vs Santos.
  • São Paulo defeated Portuguesa 2–0 in Sorocaba to stay perfect in the tournament and will meet Operário-PR in the third phase.
  • Palmeiras drew 3–3 with Vitória and advanced 3–2 on penalties after a disputed Gean kick that Vitória argued crossed the line, with no VAR available.
  • Palmeiras’ youth coordinator João Paulo Sampaio criticized the team’s display, saying he dislikes winning at youth level without deserving it.
  • Thursday’s schedule includes Palmeiras vs Flamengo-SP at Arena Barueri (CazéTV) and São Paulo vs Operário-PR in Sorocaba (XSports), as the Copinha proceeds with single-match eliminations decided by penalties if tied.