Vasco hero Vegetti keeps focus on Copa do Brasil semi-final return | OneFootball

Vegetti came off the bench to score the winning goal in Vasco's 2-1 victory over Fluminense on Sunday night at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. He found the net in the 47th minute of the second half. After the match, the striker issued a warning to his teammates.

“We believe in playing a very balanced and equal game. We made a mistake on a set piece, but we believe in adjusting our marking, maintaining possession, and attacking Fluminense. We still can't celebrate anything. I'm very happy, I'm very emotional, but we only won one game, now we want to reach the final,” he told Sportv.

In Vasco's last match, Vegetti was substituted in the first half of the game that ended 5-0 for Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão, and he left the field upset with coach Fernando Diniz's decision. The forward then took the opportunity to clarify what happened.

“What happened in the last game wasn't a reaction, as I said, it was a reaction of frustration in the heat of the moment. We had a sending-off and resumed playing, I had to come off, but it's nothing personal. It looked bad and caused a stir, but within the club, it was just the heat of the moment. But now it's time to focus on Sunday's game, as we haven't achieved anything yet,” concluded Vegetti.

The finalist will be decided on Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), when Vasco will have the advantage of a draw in another match at the Maracanã. To qualify, Tricolor must win by two or more goals. If they win by one goal, Fluminense will force a penalty shootout.

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