Nuno Moreira scores for Vasco against Fluminense and the game remains open in the Brasileirão By Jeronimo Santos
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Vasco reduced the score to 1-2 against Fluminense in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, in a match played in Estádio of Maracanã, in Rio of Janeiro. The goal came in the 13th minute of the second half, with Nuno Moreira taking advantage of the space in the area after a cut by the Tricolor defense and shooting hard into the corner, with no chance for goalkeeper Fábio. Fluminense opened the scoring with less than a minute, with a goal from Canobbio, and extended it in the 8th minute with Hércules.
The match is still underway, with the clock showing around 35 minutes of the second half. Cruzmaltino presses in search of a draw, while Tricolor manages the advantage and explores counterattacks.
Nuno Moreira goal changes panorama
The Vasco goal began with a throw into the area. Fluminense’s defense partially removed it, and the remainder fell to Nuno Moreira. The striker finished first, into the right corner, beating the experienced goalkeeper.
The Vasco fans reacted immediately, raising the volume at Maracanã. The home team gained confidence after the added time.
Substitutions change dynamics
The Vasco coach made changes to seek a draw. Adson came on for Andrés Gómez in the 23rd minute of the second half. Puma Rodríguez replaced Paulo Henrique at the beginning of the final stage.
In Fluminense, Ganso came to the field in place of Lucho Acosta. Rodrigo Castillo took the place of John Kennedy, who left feeling pain in the groin.
GOAL FROM VASCO!
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Chance wasted by Fluminense
Before Vasco’s goal, Fluminense almost expanded. Aos 24 minutos do segundo tempo, Spinelli desviou bola na área, e a sobra ficou com Ganso, que cabeceou no travessão. The ball narrowly missed, keeping the score at 2-1.
The move generated concern in the Cruzmaltina defense, which reorganized itself to avoid another counterattack.
Voltage and cards in the classic
The classic started in hot weather. Aos 3 minutes into the second half, Thiago Mendes and Lucho were involved in confusion, resulting in a yellow card for the Vasco player. Jogadores of the two teams met, and referee Raphael Claus intervened to calm things down.
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Vasco pressure in the attack
Vasco created opportunities in the first half, with Gómez and Cuiabano standing out in individual plays. In the second half, Savarino and Rojas attempted infiltrations, but encountered blocks from the Tricolor defense.
Fábio made an important save in the 13th minute of the first half, with a shot from Gómez that sought the angle.
The game maintains high intensity, with quick transitions on both sides.
Timeline of main bids
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- At 57 seconds of the 1st half: Gol of Fluminense. Canobbio opens the scoring after an error when the ball was thrown by Vasco.
- At 8 minutes of the 2nd half: Gol of Fluminense. Hércules scores a great goal from outside the box, making it 2-0.
- At 13 minutes of the 2nd half: Gol of Vasco. Nuno Moreira takes advantage and shoots hard into the corner, reducing the score to 1-2.
- 24 minutes into the 2nd half: Cabeçada from Ganso on the crossbar after a deflection from Spinelli.
- 4 minutes into the 2nd half: Cartão yellow for Thiago Mendes after confusion with Lucho.
The match is still underway at Maracanã, with Vasco pushing for equality.
