Felipe Melo blasts Vegetti after Diniz leaves Vasco: “It’s ugly” | OneFootball

Former defensive midfielder Felipe Melo publicly criticized Pablo Vegetti’s behavior following the dismissal of Fernando Diniz from the helm of Vasco da Gama. The coach was let go on Sunday (22), after the defeat to Fluminense in the first leg of the Carioca Championship semifinal.

During the “Fechamento” program on SporTV, Felipe Melo drew attention to a like from Vegetti on Vasco’s official post announcing Diniz’s departure. For the former player, the gesture was inappropriate.

– The dismissal is fair. I’m a big fan of Diniz, but there comes a time when a separation is needed. With the departure of some leaders, the coach starts to lose the squad. He improved a lot, but sometimes he argues with players, and that pushes the group away — he assessed.

Next, Felipe Melo was more direct when commenting on the Argentine striker’s attitude.

– Now, it’s very complicated, in my view, for someone like Vegetti, who played for Vasco and didn’t win any titles, to be liking a post about Diniz’s dismissal. I think it’s ugly — he declared.

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Felipe Melo criticized Vegetti’s behavior after Fernando Diniz’s dismissal (Photo: Reproduction Sportv)

How Fluminense beat Vasco in the derby

In the derby held at Nilton Santos Stadium, Fluminense started better and dominated the action from the opening minutes. Taking advantage of Vasco’s mistakes in playing out from the back, the Tricolor created the main chances and established territorial superiority.

At the 23rd minute, coach Luis Zubeldía was sent off after entering the field to complain about the refereeing. Despite the incident, the team maintained control and opened the scoring at the 31st minute: after a rehearsed corner kick, Bernal deflected and Kevin Serna finished into the corner past Léo Jardim.

Vasco tried to respond, mainly with aerial balls, but struggled to create chances. The best opportunity came from a long-range shot by Johan Rojas, saved by Fábio.

In the second half, even with one player less after Bernal was sent off for a counter-attack led by Adson, Fluminense managed to reorganize defensively. With a numerical advantage, Vasco had more possession, but faced problems circulating the ball and occupying spaces in the final third.

The result gave Fluminense the advantage, who will play for a draw in the return leg to advance to the final of the Carioca Championship.

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Fernando Diniz was dismissed after Vasco’s defeat to Fluminense in the Carioca semifinal (Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF/Gazeta Press)

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