Bragantino thrashes Criciúma and guarantees a place in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup
With a score of 6-0, Massa Bruta dominates the game and qualifies
SUMMARY
With a hat-trick from Lucas Barbosa, Bragantino thrashed Criciúma and advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. From the start of the match, the team led by Fernando Seabra took control of the match and scored 6-0 to secure their spot in the next phase of the competition. In the first leg, Massa Bruta had lost 1-0. The matchup for the next phase will be decided by a draw, on a date yet to be announced by the CBF.
FIRST HALF
Early in the match, at eight minutes, goalkeeper Kauã hit Eduardo Sasha in the penalty area. Sasha himself opened the scoring for Massa Bruta from the penalty spot. Criciúma was still trying to find its feet on the field when Benevenuto handled the ball and the home team was awarded a second penalty. This time, Lucas Barbosa extended the victory. The Tricolor from Santa Catarina, despite making changes in the first half, tried to apply pressure, but did not pose any danger.
SECOND HALF
In the second half, Bragantino continued to dominate. Just seven minutes in, Lucas Barbosa scored the third goal. Tigre tried to stage a comeback, while in the 15th minute, Massa Bruta took advantage of the play built on the left side and Thiago Borbas extended the lead. With the home team now in control, Lucas Barbosa scored again, scoring his third goal of the night. In the final stretch of the match, Borbas scored another and closed the score at 6-0.
