Late goal sees Fluminense lose to Vasco in Copa do Brasil semi-final | OneFootball

Fluminense was defeated in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal by Vasco, 2-1. The tricolor took the lead in the first half with a goal from Kevin Serna, but after the goal, they stopped playing and saw their rival dominate the match. The cruz-maltino secured the victory with goals from Rayan and Vegetti.

First Half

Vasco started the match better, with very strong pressing. In the very first minutes, Andrés Gómez took advantage of a mistake by Freytes and broke away quickly, but the defender managed to recover and block the shot. Shortly after, the tricolor responded. Lucho Acosta found Serna speeding down the right. The Colombian returned the ball to the midfielder, who shot with great danger.

Fluminense improved in the match, began to have a bit more possession, and sought more offensive plays, but without great danger. At 15 minutes, Puma Rodrigues received a pass on the left behind the defense and touched it past Fábio, but Thiago Silva cleared it. The tricolor's response came at 20 minutes. In a set-piece play, Thiago Silva headed the ball to Serna, who finished in the corner to open the scoring.

After the goal, the match cooled down, but Vasco had more control of the actions. The cruz-maltino even had a penalty awarded but it was canceled due to an offside at the start of the play.

Second Half

Just as the first half ended, Vasco returned pressing and playing better. At 4 minutes, Puma crossed low and Rayan equalized at Maracanã. After the equalizing goal, the cruz-maltino continued to play better and maintained the pace, having chances to turn the match around. After 15 minutes, the tricolor slightly improved but couldn't pose any danger.

With the score tied, the match became tense, with many battles in the midfield. The first shot that forced Léo Jardim to make a save came only at 36 minutes of the second half, with Keno. The number 11 cut inside but shot without power. At the end of the second half, Vegetti received a perfect cross to turn the match around.

Next Match

Fluminense and Vasco will face each other again in the second leg of the semifinal next Sunday at 8:30 PM, at Maracanã.

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