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Vasco da Gama edged past Atlético Goianiense in a tight encounter
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Vasco da Gama defeated Atlético Goianiense 1-0 in a Copa do Brasil match played at Estádio São Januário. Lucas Piton scored the lone goal of the match in the 45th minute.
The match was a tightly contested affair, with both sides displaying an intense style of play and striving for victory. Atlético Goianiense had more possession of the ball (53%) and created more scoring opportunities (11 shots), but they couldn’t break down the Vasco da Gama defense. The Rio de Janeiro team, meanwhile, was more efficient in finishing, with 7 shots, 2 of them on target, and managed to capitalize on one of their chances to take all three points.
Atlético Goianiense had a tough start, receiving a yellow card in the 45th minute and making several changes throughout the match. Vasco da Gama, on the other hand, showed more defensive solidity and managed to control the game through possession of the ball.
The encounter was marked by the presence of 5 yellow cards, 3 for Vasco da Gama and 2 for Atlético Goianiense.
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Substitutions atletico goianiense: at minute 41 Rhaldney came in and Roni went out., at minute 46 Derek came in and E. Rodriguez went out., at minute 70 Max came in and G. Freitas went out., at minute 83 Y. Rodallega came in and Guilherme Romao went out., at minute 83 Jan Hurtado came in and Shaylon went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 65 GB came in and D. Payet went out., at minute 66 JP came in and Hugo Moura went out., at minute 72 Victor Luis came in and Lucas Piton went out., at minute 72 P. Galdames came in and Mateus Carvalho went out., at minute 88 E. Rodriguez came in and Adson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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