Manaus FC says goodbye to the Copa do Brasil after losing in the knockout stage

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The last time Esmeraldino had not advanced to the second stage was in 2019

Manaus (AM) – Manaus ended its participation in the 2023 Copa do Brasil early. On Wednesday (1st), Gavião do Norte lost 1-0 to Camboriú-SC, at Estádio das Nações, in Balneário Camboriú (SC), and bid farewell to the knockout competition. The last time Esmeraldino had not advanced to the second phase was in 2019, when it was tied 1-1 with Vila Nova-GO, which had the advantage of the draw.

The goal for Santa Catarina classification was scored in the 35th minute of the 1st half, by midfielder Gabriel Bonini, in a long-distance kick. At the end of the first stage and throughout the second half, it was Manaus who came closest to scoring, but the result was not changed. The club now turns its attention to the Amazonense Championship, where it faces Nacional, on Saturday (4), for the last round of the first phase.

At the end of the game, coach Higo Magalhães, who debuted in charge of Gavião do Norte tonight, evaluated the match.

“We knew it would be a very difficult duel, Copa do Brasil is different. The home team was happy, they found a nice shot. It was a very competitive game, tough, intense, where we had some opportunities, but we couldn’t finish. Now it’s time to try to recover these athletes because we have an important commitment ahead of us”, said the coach.

Right-back Cordeiro also gave an interview after the match and spoke about Saturday’s derby against Nacional.

“Regardless of today’s result, we have to be mentally strong. We have a good group, experienced, and we know we have to get back on top. On Saturday we have to go all out because we need those three points”, completed the Manaus number 21 shirt.

Next challenge

Manaus starts selling tickets for Saturday’s game this Thursday (2nd), at the club’s official store, located at Rua Salvador, number 441, Adrianópolis neighborhood. Tickets will be sold for R$ 20 for half (R$ 40 for full). On the day of the match, it will be possible to purchase tickets at the Arena da Amazônia ticket office.

With 12 points on the table, Gavião do Norte arrives in this last round and can finish the first phase in second place, in case of victory. Nacional, in turn, has 10 points and is in fifth place, one position below Manaus.

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