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Thrilling Draw Between Vasco da Gama and Atlético-MG in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, August 10, 2025 – Vasco da Gama and Atlético-MG played to a draw in a hard-fought match at Estádio São Januário. The match, part of the 19th round of the Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by Vasco’s high possession, controlling the ball 55% of the time.
Atlético-MG took an early lead thanks to a goal by Gabriel Menino in the first minute, assisted by Cuello. However, Vasco da Gama reacted and equalized with a penalty converted by P. Vegetti in the 18th minute.
The match was marked by intense play, reflected in the 19 fouls committed between both teams and the four yellow cards shown by referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda. Vasco da Gama accumulated three cautions, with Lucas Freitas, Paulo Henrique and P. Vegetti receiving yellow cards. Alexsander was the only player cautioned for Atlético-MG.
Despite Vasco da Gama’s greater possession and 15 shots, only 4 were on target. Atlético-MG, on the other hand, shot 17 times, also with 4 shots on goal. Regarding corner kicks, Atlético-MG surpassed Vasco with 10 to 6. The final score reflected the parity in the game, leaving both teams with one point in the league standings.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 46 Igor Gomes came in and Alexsander went out., at minute 71 Gabriel Menino came in and Biel went out., at minute 71 Cuello came in and Junior Santos went out., at minute 88 Rony came in and Bernard went out., at minute 88 Gustavo Scarpa came in and Caio Paulista went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 64 N. Moreira came in and David went out., at minute 80 Coutinho came in and B. Garre went out., at minute 89 Paulo Henrique came in and Victor Luis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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