Bruno Duarte on first goal for Vasco, see what he said | OneFootball

Vasco’s qualification for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal was quickly left behind as soon as the 2-0 win over Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia ended this Tuesday, the 15th, at São Januário. Scorer of the team’s first goal, Bruno Duarte preferred to highlight the personal meaning of the moment.

For the center-forward, recently signed from Red Star of Serbia, the main personal milestone was scoring for the first time in front of the fans at São Januário in a decisive match for Vasco.

“I’m very happy to score my first goal at São Januário, with the support of the fans. I want to thank God for giving me the ability and all my teammates for their trust,” the striker said in an interview with Paramount+.

The statement sums up the importance the striker gave to the goal, but it also closes Vasco’s participation in the quarterfinals. With qualification secured, the team’s attention now shifts to the remaining commitments on the schedule.

Bruno Duarte highlights the group’s strength

Beyond the individual milestone, Bruno Duarte drew attention to the need for the squad to remain fully focused. Vasco is still competing in three tournaments and, because of that, the striker stressed that different players will have their chances throughout the season.

“We’re in three competitions, the whole group is important, all of us have our share of importance. We have to work, we have to stay united and fight in every competition for Vasco,” Bruno Duarte concluded after highlighting Vasco’s current moment.

Qualification against Santa Fe, therefore, is already part of the past. Vasco now awaits the definition of its semifinal opponent, which will come from the clash between São Paulo and Boca Juniors, also this Tuesday, at Morumbi.

The victory at São Januário secured Vasco a place among the four semifinalists in the continental competition, under Pedro Emanuel. In the other bracket, the semifinalists will be decided by the winners of the matchups between Atlético-MG and Santos and Montevideo City and Cienciano.

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