The team led by Rogerio Ceni equalized the series with Atlético Goianiense after winning 2-0 at 90′ and then winning on penalties. They will face the Ecuadorians on October 1, in Córdoba.
the end of South American Cup 2022 He has two top teams. Sao Paulo will be the rival of Independiente del Valle, in the definition of next Saturday, October 1, at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba (Argentina). The Brazilian side beat Atlético Goianiense 2-0 in regular time and then beat the rival on penalties.
The surprising casting of Eduardo Baptista arrived in Morumbí with the 3-1 lead obtained in the first leg , which allowed them to have the first chance to keep the key and thus to access a continental final for the first time. But in front of a large picture of South America, one could not draw hasty conclusions.
The Tricolore Paulista, led by Rogério Ceni (who eliminated Universidad Católica in the round of 16), started the second leg with hope, as they quickly opened the account. Within four minutes, Patrick made it 1-0 for the hosts. With that, they needed one more goal to even the series. It happened in the second period. At minute 63, Patrick converted again to let Sao Paulo lead 2-0.
The aggregate was 3-3, forcing a penalty shootout. It should be remembered that in Conmebol tournaments the double value of visiting goals no longer runs, as it does in UEFA. The marker did not move, so the Ecuadorians’ rival was determined from the 12 steps.
In this case, the São Paulo players showed greater baggage in the decisive moments, unlike some nerves that radiated from Atlético-GO. It was 4-2 for the locals. Reinaldo, Jonathan Calleri, Igor Vinícius and Giuliano Galoppo scored, while Luciano missed. On the other side, Wellington Rato and Shaylon converted, and Baralhas and Leo Pereira lost their shots.
Thus, Sao Paulo and Independiente del Valle will compete for the South American trophy. The Brazilians aspire to their second title. They were champions of the 2012 edition by beating the Argentinian Tigre. The Ecuadorian team, where Chilean Matías Fernández Cordero plays, eliminated Peru’s Melgar to advance to the final.
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