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Vasco cup runs advance amid relegation struggles

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Vasco da Gama continues its deep runs in knockout competitions while struggling to avoid relegation in the Brasileirão. In the Copa do Brasil, a 0-0 draw in the first leg at the Maracanã on 2 August was followed by a 3-1 victory on 7 August, securing Vasco’s place in the quarter-finals. However, the match resulted in a serious injury for Fluminense’s top scorer, John Kennedy, who suffered a ruptured ACL and is expected to undergo surgery, likely sidelining him for the remainder of the season. In the quarterfinals, Vasco secured a 1-0 victory against Vitória in the first leg at São Januário via an Andrés Gómez goal. Despite playing with ten men for over 80 minutes following a controversial red card for Cauan Barros, Vasco maintained their lead. In the second leg at the Barradão, Vasco secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Andrés Gómez and Puma Rodríguez, advancing to the semifinals with a 3-0 aggregate score. This victory marks Vasco’s third consecutive appearance in the tournament's semifinals. The Copa do Brasil semifinals have been finalized, featuring Palmeiras, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro, and Grêmio. The matchups are set for November: Palmeiras will face Vasco, and Atlético Mineiro will play Grêmio. To determine the order of home-field advantage for the first and second legs, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will hold a draw in Rio de Janeiro. The semifinal matches are tentatively scheduled for November 1 and November 8. Under new regulations, both finalists will secure spots in the following year's Copa Libertadores, with the champion receiving direct entry into the group stage and the runner-up entering the qualifying phase. Financial rewards for the remaining clubs are significant. Each of the four semifinalists has accumulated R$ 18 million in total prize money.

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