Diniz vents after the scare, insists: "Vasco were better in both matches" | OneFootball

The qualification of Vasco da Gama for the final of the Copa do Brasil was dramatic, decided by penalties, but for Fernando Diniz, the final result rewarded the best team in the matchup. In the press conference after the battle at Maracanã, the coach did not hide his emotion and was categorical in stating that the Cruz-Maltino deserved the spot, overcoming Fluminense on aggregate over the 180 minutes.

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Vasco’s Unquestionable Superiority

Even with the 1-0 defeat in regular time, Diniz dismissed any theory of luck or chance in the qualification. For him, Vasco dominated the matchup over the 180 minutes of the semifinals, displaying more consistent football than their rival, including in the second leg where the score was unfavorable.

The coach was categorical in his analysis regarding deserving the spot:

Emotion and Dream

The Vasco coach ended the press conference looking ahead to the big final and highlighting the celebration in the stands. Diniz described the qualification as a fundamental step in rebuilding the club’s self-esteem:

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