Vasco beat Fluminense 4-2 in a Brazilian Championship match held at Nilton Santos Stadium.
São Januário remains closed by court order. Praxedes, Marcelo, Vegetti, Lima, and Gabriel Pec scored goals.
Vasco led the match 23 minutes in with a goal from Praxedes. After half-time, the pace quickened with three goals in ten minutes.
Marcelo tied it up fast. Vegetti regained the lead for Vasco under five minutes. Lima equalized for Fluminense soon after.
Gabriel Pec broke his three-month no-goal spell. He netted twice. At 28 minutes, he exploited a Fluminense defense blunder.
At 39 minutes, Puma crossed to Vegetti, who assisted Pec’s second goal. Vasco sealed the 4-2 win.
Now, Vasco has 20 points and aims to avoid relegation. They are five points behind Goiás but have an extra game. Fluminense stayed at 38 points and missed entering the top four.
Vasco faces Coritiba next on Thursday at 7 p.m. The stadium will open to fans. Fluminense plays Cruzeiro on Wednesday at 9:30 pm at Maracanã.
Coach Ramón Díaz surprised Fluminense with new players. The team started strong with notable play from Marlon Gomes and Rossi.
Gabriel Pec became the match hero. He scored two goals and is now the season’s top scorer.
Fluminense had more ball time but less impact. They missed a creative player like Ganso. Four goals lit up the first ten minutes of the second half.
A mistake from André led to Vasco’s third goal. Pec’s second goal ensured Vasco’s crucial win and survival hopes.
Background
Vasco and Fluminense have a long rivalry. It dates back many years and is a highlight of Brazilian soccer.
Both teams hail from Rio de Janeiro. Each match stirs strong emotions among fans.
Vasco has a rich history. The team won numerous titles including the Brazilian Championship.
But recent years have been tough. They have faced relegation struggles and court troubles.
Fluminense also boasts a proud record. They have several national and state titles. But they’ve faced challenges too.
Inconsistency in matches has kept them out of the top spots lately.
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