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Ibrachina Eliminates Palmeiras on Penalties to Reach Copinha Semifinals

Goalkeeper Gabriel Sena's shootout heroics extend the Mooca club's breakout run.

Overview

  • The quarterfinal at Arena Barueri ended 2–2 before Ibrachina advanced 5–4 in a penalty shootout.
  • Palmeiras' pursuit of a Copinha three-peat ended with the defeat in the quarterfinals.
  • Palmeiras led early through Pimenta from a Sorriso free kick, Ibrachina replied via Pirituba and a Kauan Christian header, and Fábio equalized late from a corner.
  • In the shootout, Palmeiras missed a potential winner through Eduardo Conceição, and Gabriel Sena saved the seventh Palmeiras kick to seal Ibrachina's progression.
  • Ibrachina awaits the winner of São Paulo vs Botafogo for the semifinals, with semifinals slated for midweek and the final traditionally on January 25 at Pacaembu.