Best moments from Madureira 0-0 Vasco | OneFootball

Madureira and Vasco drew 0-0 on Monday night at São Januário, in the 5th round of the Taça Guanabara. In a game with few offensive inspirations, the standout player was goalkeeper Neguete, who saved a penalty from Puma Rodríguez in the first half, ensuring the draw for the visiting team.

Even with the debuts of Brenner and Marino Hinestroza, Vasco struggled to produce offensively throughout the 90 minutes. The team had more ball possession and game volume but continued to falter in finishing and found it difficult to turn their superiority into clear goal-scoring opportunities.

The first half featured the main highlights of the match. Just six minutes in, Vasco had a great chance to open the scoring with a penalty kick by Puma Rodríguez, but Neguete saved the shot and also stopped Brenner's rebound. Madureira responded in the 29th minute when Everton tried a shot from outside the area after a mistake by Vasco's defense and hit the post. At 36 minutes, Vasco threatened again with a long-distance shot from Rojas, which crashed against the crossbar.

+ Vasco and Madureira draw 0-0 at São Januário

Puma Rodríguez – Madureira vs Vasco (Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF)

In the second half, Vasco returned with more intensity and started exchanging passes more quickly, but without effectiveness. Hinestroza attempted some individual plays, while Tchê Tchê and Nuno Moreira tried shots from outside the area, without success. Madureira defended well, relied on counterattacks — with a highlight on the Nigerian Fash — and held the result until the final whistle.

With the draw, Vasco dropped to fourth place in Group A, with eight points, and faces the last round at risk of missing the next phase of the Campeonato Carioca. Meanwhile, Madureira, with seven points, occupies the second position in Group B and is well-positioned for qualification.

After the match ended, Vasco's fans expressed dissatisfaction with coach Fernando Diniz, with protest chants coming from the stands. Fullback Lucas Piton was also booed when substituted in the second half.

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