Vasco beat bottom side Sport, move out of relegation zone | OneFootball

It was through struggle, overcoming challenges, and with a dose of suffering. In an open game with many goals at Ilha do Retiro, Vasco secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Sport this Sunday. Thus, they left the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship.

The triumph, built with goals from Nuno Moreira, Philippe Coutinho, and Vegetti, takes the team to 22 points, in 15th position. Meanwhile, Sport remains at the bottom, with only 10 points earned.

In their next match, for the return leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, Vasco visits Botafogo at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) on September 11, after the FIFA date. Sport, on the other hand, faces Bragantino at 11 AM on the 14th, in the São Paulo countryside, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Match

With verticality and effectively using the full-backs, Vasco opened the scoring just 7 minutes in. Puma Rodríguez advanced down the right and crossed low for Nuno Moreira to blast it in. However, the lead didn’t last long. At 21 minutes, Lucas Freitas committed a penalty on Matheus Alexandre, and Lucas Lima converted.

Just when the opponent was playing better, Vasco's individual talent shone through. At 42 minutes, after a ball was stolen by Vegetti, Coutinho launched Nuno Moreira, who invaded the area and returned the favor. The number 10, from the penalty spot, struck first-time to put Vasco back in front.

The second half began in the best possible way for Vasco. In the very first minute, Lucas Freitas was fouled for a penalty. In the kick, Pablo Vegetti, with his usual finesse, sent the opposing goalkeeper the wrong way and scored the third, giving the impression that victory was assured.

With the lead, Vasco retreated, and Sport pressed forward. At 28 minutes, from a corner kick, Ramon Menezes rose unmarked to reduce the deficit. Sport launched an attack and nearly equalized in a play saved by Lucas Freitas. Vasco, in turn, had the chance to seal the game with Puma Rodríguez, but Gabriel saved.

TECHNICAL SHEET SPORT 2 x 3 VASCO

Location: Ilha do Retiro, in Recife (PE) Date: August 31, 2025 (Sunday) Competition: Round 22 of the 2025 Brazilian Championship Referee: Raphael Claus Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro and Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima Fourth official: Murilo Tarrega Victor Goals: Nuno Moreira (VAS), at 7 of the 1st half, Lucas Lima (SPO), at 23 of the 1st half, Philippe Coutinho (VAS) at 42 of the 1st half, Vegetti (VAS) at 3 of the 2nd half, and Ramon Menezes at 28 of the 2nd half. Yellow Cards: Lucas Lima (SPO) and Hugo Moura (VAS)

Sport: Gabriel; Aderlan (Kevyson), João Silva (Pablo), Ramon Menezes and Matheus Alexandre; Rivera, Zé Lucas (Romarinho) and Matheusinho (Atencio) and Lucas Lima; Léo Pereira (Chrystian Barletta) and Derik Lacerda Coach: Daniel Paulista

Vasco: Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton; Barros (Lucas Oliveira), Jair (Matheus Carvalho), Philippe Coutinho (David); Nuno Moreira (Matheus França), Rayan and Vegetti Coach: Fernando Diniz

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