Vasco managed to turn around Fluminense and lead 3-2 in the classic played at Maracanã, valid for the single phase of Campeonato Brasileiro. The match, which started at 9:30 pm (Rio local time), featured a lightning goal from Fluminense just 57 seconds into the first half. The Cruzmaltino team reacted in the second half with three goals scored after 13 minutes.
The confrontation continues in progress, with eight minutes added time announced after 45 minutes of the second half. The Vasco team pressed intensely in the final minutes and managed to reverse the initial score of 0-2.
Goals and main moments of the second half
The second half started with changes in both teams. Puma Rodríguez replaced Paulo Henrique after 0 minutes, and Johan Rojas replaced Hugo Moura. Fluminense expanded in the 8th minute with Hércules, who received it from Lucho Acosta and finished from outside the area in the corner.
Vasco responded quickly. Aos 13 minutes, The Cruzmaltina team continued to seek a draw.
In the 42nd minute, Cuiabano shot at the second post, and Spinelli went up unmarked to head into the corner and leave the score at 2-2. The attacker needed medical attention after a header collision in the 38th minute, but continued on the field with a protective cap.
The turning point came in the 49th minute. Rojas launched from the left, and Thiago Mendes headed into the corner to score Vasco’s third goal. The team continues to press in search of more space.
Reactions and moments of tension in the classic
The game had a hot atmosphere from the beginning of the second half. Aos 3 minutes in, Thiago Mendes and Thiago Mendes received a yellow card in the 4th minute.
John Kennedy left the field after 24 minutes feeling pain in his groin and must undergo tests. Andrés Gómez, substituted in the 23rd minute, left the pitch visibly irritated.
In the 24th minute, Ganso headed against the crossbar after a deflection from Spinelli. Canobbio almost doubled it in the 45th minute with a shot that went close to the corner.
Substitutions and match overview
Vasco promoted entries like Adson, Spinelli and Brenner to reinforce the attack. Fluminense brought Ganso and Rodrigo Castillo to try to hold the result.
At 34 minutes, simultaneous exchanges were made: Serna in place of Savarino, Guga for Samuel Xavier and Brenner for Nuno Moreira.
Fluminense retreated in the final minutes, while Vasco retained possession and occupied the attacking field. Paradas for hydration and medical care occurred at key moments.
Minute by minute of the main moments of the match
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- At 57 seconds of the 1st: Gol of Fluminense with Canobbio after an error in the ball being released by
- In the 8th minute of the 2Q: Gol from Hércules from outside the area increases Fluminense to 2-0.
- At 13 minutes of the 2Q: Nuno Moreira scores against Vasco, reducing it to 2-1.
- In the 42nd minute of the 2Q: Spinelli equalizes with a header after Cuiabano’s throw.
- 49 minutes into the 2Q: Thiago Mendes makes it 3-2 against Vasco with a header in the corner.
The match continues at Maracanã, with Vasco looking to consolidate the advantage and Fluminense trying to react in stoppage time.