Copa do Brasil Final Drama: What Happens If Vasco and Corinthians End Tied?
As the Copa do Brasil final reaches its decisive moment, one question has been on everyone’s mind: what actually happens if the match ends in a draw? With Vasco and Corinthians facing off in the second leg of the final at the Maracanã, the stakes could not be higher. The ball is set to roll in the early evening, and even if the scoreline is level after 90 minutes, the champion will still be decided on the night.
Unlike many major finals around the world, this Copa do Brasil decision follows a very clear rule. If the match ends tied on aggregate, there will be no extra time. No additional 30 minutes, no slow buildup of tension through prorrogação. Instead, the trophy will be decided immediately through a penalty shootout. This approach has been consistent throughout the knockout stages of the competition, where extra time has not been used at any point.
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The rules were adjusted in recent editions of the tournament, and one of the most important changes was the removal of the away-goals advantage. Goals scored away from home now carry the same value as goals scored at home. From the third round onward, all ties have been played over two legs, and if teams finish level, penalties are used to separate them. That same format applies in the final as well, keeping things simple but incredibly tense.
If it comes down to penalties, each team will take five spot kicks. Should the shootout remain tied after those initial attempts, the contest will move into sudden death, with alternating penalties until a winner is finally determined. It is a format that has produced unforgettable moments in Brazilian football, both glorious and heartbreaking.
In fact, Copa do Brasil history offers a recent reminder of just how dramatic these situations can be. Back in 2022, Flamengo and Corinthians went all the way to penalties in the final, also at the Maracanã. After a goalless draw in the first leg and a 1–1 scoreline in the return match, Flamengo eventually lifted the trophy with a 6–5 win in the shootout. That night is still fresh in the memory of fans and serves as a warning of how thin the margin can be.
Now, with Vasco and Corinthians meeting again in such a high-pressure scenario, the possibility of penalties hangs heavily over the match. Every tackle, every missed chance, and every save could push the final closer to that nerve-racking moment from the spot. One thing is certain: if the score remains level at full time, the drama will not stop. It will simply move 12 yards from goal, where the Copa do Brasil champion will finally be crowned.
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