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Copa do Brasil semifinals progress

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The Copa do Brasil semifinals commenced on November 1, 2026. In the first leg between Palmeiras and Vasco da Gama at Nubank Parque, Palmeiras secured a 1-0 victory. Maurício scored the decisive goal in the 23rd or 24th minute following a play involving Marlon Freitas. ~~While Palmeiras controlled much of the match, the second half grew tense.~~ The match was marked by significant officiating controversy. Vasco players ~~protested the referee, Anderson Daronco,~~ and ~~VAR for not awarding~~ officials protested a non-call on a potential ~~penalty involving~~ handball by Palmeiras defender Alexander ~~Barboza. The match also saw~~ Barboza during a challenge with Alan Lescano, which neither referee Anderson Daronco nor VAR reviewed. Vasco defender Alan Saldivia was also sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on Vitor Roque. Vasco football director Admar Lopes and president Pedrinho described the officiating as “completely shameful,” alleging a lack of consistency in disciplinary criteria. Lopes specifically contested the expulsion of Saldivia and a non-call on a potential handball by Alexander Barboza during a challenge with Alan Lescano, questioning why VAR did not intervene. Palmeiras player Lucas Evangelista drew social media attention for a gesture during the penalty incident, which he later clarified was an attempt to signal a handball by a Vasco player rather than his own teammate. Following the match, the CBF ~~decided not~~ declined to release the VAR ~~audio regarding the disputed penalty,~~ audio, stating ~~that~~ the referee interpreted the contact as a natural movement. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira ~~declined to comment on the specific penalty incident, stating~~ stated he would no longer ~~discuss~~ comment on refereeing to avoid further suspensions. The second leg is scheduled for ~~next Sunday~~ November 8 at São ~~Januário, where Palmeiras holds the advantage of playing for a draw to advance.~~ Januário. In the other semifinal matchup, Grêmio defeated Atlético-MG 2-0 in the first leg at the Arena in Porto Alegre. Carlos Vinícius scored for Grêmio in the 10th ~~minute,~~ minute following a long throw from goalkeeper Weverton, and Erick Noriega doubled the lead early in the second half. Despite higher possession, Atlético-MG struggled with clinical finishing. Grêmio defender Gustavo Martins was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Atlético-MG must win by three or more goals in the second leg at Arena MRV to qualify directly.

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