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Vasco da Gama defeated Atlético Mineiro 2-0 in a thrilling match at Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro. The game, part of the 37th round of the 2024 Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by Vasco’s dominance in possession (58%) and a high number of yellow cards.
The Rio team opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a goal from Pedro Vegetti, assisted by Coutinho. Coutinho extended the lead in the 64th minute, assisted by Lucas Piton. Atlético Mineiro, despite 11 shots (3 on target), failed to overcome the rival defense. The match was interrupted by numerous fouls, 19 by Vasco and 13 by Atlético Mineiro. Vasco finished the match with four cautions (Vegetti, Paulo Henrique, Lucas Piton, and Leandrinho), while Atlético Mineiro received two yellow cards (Guilherme Arana and Alan Franco).
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 59 Alisson came in and Guilherme Arana went out., at minute 59 Eduardo Vargas came in and Deyverson went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 75 D. Payet came in and Coutinho went out., at minute 75 J. Sforza came in and Jair went out., at minute 83 M. Dominguez came in and Alex Teixeira went out., at minute 90 Paulinho Paula came in and Hugo Moura went out., at minute 90 Leandrinho came in and Lucas Piton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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