Náutico advanced to the Copa do Nordeste U-20 quarterfinals as the leader of Group DCredits: Disclosure/Instagram/@basedonauticope
The Copa do Nordeste U-20 already has Náutico, Estrela de Março-BA, and Bahia guaranteed in the quarterfinals, but there are still five spots left to be filled. This weekend, the tournament will determine all the teams qualified for the knockout stage.
This Friday (21), Timbu secured first place in Group D by defeating São Luís 3-0 at the Aflitos, in Recife, with two goals from Halanzinho and one from Daniel. Estrela de Março, meanwhile, claimed second place in the group with a win over Confiança-PB by the same score at CT Evaristo de Macedo, in Dias d’Ávila (BA). João Victor, Alessandro, and Gustavo Lima scored for the Bahia-based team.
This Saturday (22), there will be four matches, all starting at 3 p.m. (Brasília time). In Group A, all four teams are tied on two points. CSA-AL hosts Atlético-PI at Rei Pelé, in Maceió, while Fortaleza faces América-RN at CT Ribamar Bezerra, in Maracanaú (CE).
Estrela de Março-BA secured qualification for the Copa do Nordeste U-20 quarterfinalsCredits: Disclosure/Instagram/@ecestrelademarco
In Group C, already-qualified Bahia will face Esporte de Patos-PB, who have one point, at CT Evaristo de Macedo, in Dias d’Ávila (BA). With three points, Santa Cruz will take on Miranda do Norte-MA, who also have one, at Lacerdão, in Caruaru (PE).
Finally, the teams advancing from Group B will be decided on Sunday (23). With four points, Falcon-SE and QFC-RN hold the advantage. Still with a chance to advance, Ferroviário-CE has earned three points and will play against QFC at Presidente Vargas, in Fortaleza. Falcon, meanwhile, will look to confirm its place in the clash against winless CSE-AL at Juca Sampaio, in Palmeiras dos Índios (AL). Both matches will kick off at 4 p.m.
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