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Vasco da Gama Stages Comeback in Thrilling Rio Derby
Rio de Janeiro – In a vibrant match corresponding to the semi-finals of the 2025 Copa Do Brasil, Vasco da Gama achieved an important victory over Fluminense in a match played in the carioca city. Under the watchful eye of referee Raphael Claus, the Vasco da Gama team prevailed with a score of two to one.
The match began at a frenetic pace. At 17 minutes, Leo Jardim of Vasco da Gama saw the yellow card. Fluminense took the lead in the 22nd minute with a goal by K. Serna, assisted by Thiago Silva, seemed that fluminense would take the victory.
However, Vasco da Gama returned to the field with renewed energy in the second half. Rayan tied the game in the 50th minute, thanks to a precise assist from N. Moreira. The match remained disputed, with both teams seeking the winning goal. The tension was palpable in the air, reflected in the statistics: Vasco da Gama enjoyed 57% possession of the ball and generated 13 shots, while Fluminense responded with 11 shots. The reward for Vasco da Gama’s insistence came in the 90th minute, when P. Vegetti scored the winning goal with an accurate header after a cross from C. A. Gomez, unleashing euphoria among the vascaína fans. Vegetti was cautioned moments later with a yellow card.
Despite the defeat, Fluminense proved to be a formidable rival, although they could not capitalize on their lower percentage of possession and number of shots. The match leaves a bittersweet taste for the tricolores and a cry of joy for the Vasco fans.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 55 Y. Soteldo came in and Keno went out., at minute 72 Nonato came in and Hercules went out., at minute 72 L. Acosta came in and PH Ganso went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 77 N. Moreira came in and P. Vegetti went out., at minute 90 Thiago Mendes came in and Hugo Moura went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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