Vasco held by Nova Iguaçu ahead of Flamengo clash in the Carioca

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·18. Januar 2026

Vasco held by Nova Iguaçu ahead of Flamengo clash in the Carioca

What was the score of the game between Vasco and Nova Iguaçu this Sunday (18)?

Vasco hosted Nova Iguaçu this Sunday (18), in a match valid for the second round of the Carioca. At São Januário, the team led by coach Fernando Diniz ended in a goalless draw with the team from Baixada Fluminense before facing Flamengo on Wednesday (21).

HOW WAS THE GAME BETWEEN VASCO AND NOVA IGUAÇU, FOR THE CARIOCA?

With a heavily rotated squad, Vasco was unable to ‘dominate’ the game at home. In the first half, the match was closely contested; however, the team that came closest to scoring was Nova Iguaçu, hitting the post once.

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In the second half, Fernando Diniz made changes to the team in order to ‘rotate’ and get to know the squad even better. Even while seeking a result, the team from São Januário was unable to find the back of the net.

DID VASCO PLAY WITH THEIR STARTING LINEUP AGAINST NOVA IGUAÇU?

No! It’s important to note that for the match against Nova Iguaçu, coach Fernando Diniz chose to rest some starters. As a result, players like Philippe Coutinho and Rayan were not even listed for the match. The expectation is that the aforementioned duo will be available again against Flamengo.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION IN THE CARIOCA?

Starting their campaign in the Carioca with the under-20 team, Flamengo has yet to win. So far, they have played three matches, accumulating one draw and two losses. Because of this, the youngsters from Ninho are focused and looking to secure their first victory in the State Championship.

Even with this performance, the expectation is that Flamengo will take the field against Vasco with their under-20 team. This is because the main squad continues to train with a focus on preseason preparations.

WHAT TIME IS THE FLAMENGO VS VASCO GAME FOR THE CARIOCA?

The match between Flamengo and Vasco takes place this Wednesday (21), for the third round of the Carioca. The ball rolls for the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’ at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match in detail with on-site coverage on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.