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Vasco da Gama thrashes Sport Recife at Estádio São Januário
In a thrilling match played at the Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro, Vasco da Gama soundly defeated Sport Recife 3-0 in the third round of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A. The match, officiated by Savio Pereira Sampaio, was marked by the home team’s offensive dominance despite Sport Recife holding a 53% possession advantage.
Striker Pedro Vegetti was the star of the show, scoring two goals (minutes 32 and 41), both assisted by Coutinho and Nicolás Moreira, respectively. An own goal by Hugo Moura in the 55th minute sealed the victory for Vasco da Gama. Rayan added a third goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Dimitri Payet.
Although Sport Recife generated more scoring opportunities (18 shots to Vasco’s 10), shot accuracy was key. Vasco da Gama put 6 of their 10 shots on target, while Sport Recife only managed 2. The corner kick difference was also significant (10 for Sport Recife and 1 for Vasco). In terms of yellow cards, Vasco da Gama received 3 while Sport Recife received only 1.
Substitutions sport recife: at minute 41 Arthur Sousa came in and Pablo went out., at minute 65 Lenny Lobato came in and Lucas Lima went out., at minute 65 F. Dominguez came in and Du Queiroz went out., at minute 80 Romarinho came in and Lucas Cunha went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 62 Adson came in and B. Garre went out., at minute 62 Jair came in and Tche Tche went out., at minute 69 D. Payet came in and Coutinho went out., at minute 78 Alex Teixeira came in and P. Vegetti went out., at minute 78 Rayan came in and N. Moreira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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