​The first semifinalist of the Brasileirão U-20 A was decided on Tuesday afternoon (14). After losing the first leg 1-0, Vasco da Gama beat Cruzeiro 2-0 at São Januário and advanced in the competition.The first half was lively. Needing the result, Cruzmaltino took the initiative and created the best chances. After plenty of pressure, the goal for the Crias da Colina came in the 39th minute: Avellar crossed for Juninho to score with a header. Cruzeiro did threaten late in the first half, but without success.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe second half was balanced and the match became even more hard-fought, but with few clear chances. A 1-0 scoreline would have sent the game to penalties, since Cabuloso had also won the first leg by the minimum margin. In the 26th minute of the second half, Bernardo, who had just come on, scored Vasco’s second. The final minutes of the clash were dramatic, and Cruzeiro tried at all costs to score and stay alive in the competition, but it was not enough to prevent Cruzmaltino’s qualification.The quarterfinals continue on Wednesday (15), at 9 p.m., with the matchups Red Bull Bragantino vs. Athletico-PR and Botafogo vs. Santos. The last semifinalist will be decided on Thursday (16), in the clash between Palmeiras and Corinthians.Tuesday (14)Vasco da Gama 2 x 0 Cruzeiro – São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWednesday (15)Red Bull Bragantino vs. Athletico-PR – 9 p.m. – CPD Atibaia, Atibaia (SP)Botafogo vs. Santos – 9 p.m. – Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)Thursday (16)Palmeiras vs. Corinthians – 4 p.m. – Arena Barueri, Barueri (SP)This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.