Cuesta scores on debut but rues Vasco draw: “We dropped two points” | OneFootball

Defender Carlos Cuesta had an intense Sunday at São Januário. In his debut for Vasco, he scored the goal that put the cruzmaltinos back in front of Ceará, but saw the team concede a 2-2 draw in stoppage time, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Cuesta opened his chapter with Vasco's jersey at 34 minutes of the second half, in a play built by Andrés Gomez. Despite the joy for the goal, the defender regretted the result.

“It was exciting to debut with a goal. But we lost two points that we shouldn't have lost. Lack of communication is something we will improve with training,” said Cuesta after the game.

Vasco started pressing, with Coutinho opening the score at 11 minutes, but soon gave up the draw to Ceará, with Galeano taking advantage of goalkeeper Léo Jardim's rebound at 15. The first half ended balanced, even with chances for both sides.

In the second half, Rodriguinho's expulsion at 20 minutes left Ceará with one less player, giving Vasco the opportunity to press. That's when Cuesta entered the story, scoring his goal and giving hope to the fans. However, in stoppage time, Pedro Henrique equalized for Ceará, frustrating the team and the brilliant debut of the Colombian.

Despite the draw, Cuesta and Andrés Gomez were highlights of Vasco, which is now preparing for the classic against Flamengo, next Sunday, at Maracanã. The draw leaves the team with 23 points, in 15th position, while Ceará has 27 and is in 11th place.

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