GOLAZONEWSCopa do Brasil Semifinal Results: Palmeiras and Grêmio Secure Wins
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- Palmeiras defeated Vasco 1-0 in the first leg of the semifinals.
- Grêmio secured a 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG.
- A penalty claim during the Palmeiras-Vasco match sparked controversy.
Palmeiras secured a 1-0 victory against Vasco in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal on Sunday. The match featured a controversial moment when Vasco players appealed for a penalty following a deflection off Barboza during a contest with Lescano in the second half. The reaction of Palmeiras midfielder Lucas Evangelista to the non-call subsequently went viral on social media.
In Porto Alegre, Atlético-MG fell 2-0 to Grêmio. This result marks the club's worst losing streak of the year. For this encounter, manager Domínguez opted for a tactical adjustment, deploying Léo Duarte on the right flank and pairing Vitor Hugo with Lyanco in central defense to address aerial threats.