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Vasco will be the opponent if Flamengo reaches the final

The São Januário team defeats Fluminense and is a finalist in the Guanabara Cup.

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After a balanced game in normal time, Vasco won 6-5 on penalties and eliminated Fluminense on Saturday night, at Maracanã, in the first of the semifinals of the Guanabara Cup.

Coach Vagner Mancini's team will be the opponent of the winner of Flamengo and Botafogo, in the other semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday, 17/02, at 21:50 pm, also at Maracanã.

Although Fluminense created more real chances, the 0-0 score reflected the game's even balance. A tie that persisted through the first set of kicks, tied at 5-5. In the first set of kicks, young Alan hit the crossbar, much to the delight of the Cruzmaltinos.

The final of the Guanabara Cup is scheduled for Sunday next week, February 21st, at Maracanã.