Decider at the Maracanã! Vasco pick venue for quarter-final v Vitória | OneFootball

Vasco has officially chosen the Maracanã as the venue for the clash against Vitória, valid for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The confirmation was reported and published on Tuesday night (18) by journalist Bruno Murito on the ge website. The opening match of the knockout tie is scheduled for next Wednesday (26), in Rio de Janeiro.

The board decided to move the match to Rio’s main football stadium as an alternative to São Januário, with the main goal of accommodating the high demand for tickets. Vasco’s leadership expects to rally its massive fanbase to ensure a big crowd for the first game of the tie, creating a favorable atmosphere to take an early advantage in the race for a semifinal spot.

The team coached by Pedro Emanuel reached the quarterfinals after a major qualification over rivals Fluminense in the previous round. After winning the derby 3-1 in the second leg, right on the Maracanã pitch, the team secured its place among the eight best clubs in the national tournament.

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Decisive schedule and tie bracket

Vasco’s opponent, Vitória, secured its place in this knockout stage after eliminating Athletico-PR. Based on the draw and bracket, the first match of the 180-minute tie will take place in Rio de Janeiro, while the return leg will be played at Barradão stadium in Salvador.

The choice of venue comes at a time of major demands on Pedro Emanuel’s squad, which faces a grueling run of decisive matches split between rounds of the Brazilian Championship, the Copa Sudamericana fixtures, and the Copa do Brasil itself.

Vasco fan mobilization at the Maracanã

Vasco’s board plans to announce the ticket sales schedule and information about free-admission eligibility for fans soon. The club is counting on the strength of its supporters in the stands to push the team toward a solid advantage before the difficult trip to Bahia’s capital.

Vasco beat Fluminense at the Maracanã – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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