Carlos Miguel decisive, Palmeiras reach Copa do Brasil final
According to UOL Esporte and ge, Carlos Miguel was Palmeiras' hero by saving penalties. The club qualified for the Copa do Brasil final, reports Gazeta Esportiva.
Palmeiras reached the Copa do Brasil final after eliminating Vasco on penalties in the second leg of the semi-final at São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday, according to Gazeta Esportiva. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel was decisive by saving two penalties, as reported by the same outlet.
Carlos Miguel, described by Placar as a 2.04 m tall goalkeeper, was praised by his manager Abel Ferreira, who called him "extremely competent," reports Gazeta Esportiva. According to Metrópoles, he has won all penalty shootouts with Palmeiras, surpassing Weverton. He also saved five penalties in three shootouts against LDU, Fluminense, and Vasco, Placar specifies. Carlos Miguel shared the credit with substitute Marcelo Lomba, adds Gazeta Esportiva.
