Vasco boss faces first-round ghosts in hunt for Copa Libertadores spot | OneFootball

Vasco faces a tough mission in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. The club is seeking a spot in the next Conmebol Libertadores. To achieve this goal, the team will have to improve its performance against opponents that bring back bad memories.

The final sequence of seven games is against the same teams that marked the worst moment for Fernando Diniz. In the first half of the tournament, the Cruz-Maltino had a terrible performance. The team won only one of these seven matches.

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Vasco's worst sequence of the year

During the first round, Vasco went seven games without a win, across all competitions. This period marked the lowest point for Diniz. The team's performance dropped to just 28.5%.

The team suffered defeats against Botafogo (0x2), Juventude (0x2), and Mirassol (3×2). The Gigante da Colina also drew with Grêmio (1×1), Internacional (1×1), and Atlético-MG (1×1). Only Bahia was defeated (3×1).

The fight for the continental spot

The victory against Bahia, however, occurred outside this sequence. The match was postponed and played only at the end of September. Therefore, it does not reflect the bad phase experienced during the time of the other matches.

The recent defeat to São Paulo dropped Vasco to 9th position. The club is currently five points behind Fluminense. The rival is in seventh place and opens the qualifying zone for the Libertadores.

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