Léo Jardim revives Copa do Brasil heroics as Vasco beat Vitória 1-0 | OneFootball

Léo Jardim delivered another Copa do Brasil rescue act as Vasco beat Vitória 1-0 in Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg at São Januário. The goalkeeper protected the lead with two late saves after Vasco had played with 10 men from the 17th minute.

At 45 minutes of the second half, Matheuzinho and Osvaldo exchanged passes, the No 10 sent Luan Cândido through, and Jardim made a vital block.

Four minutes later, Jamerson crossed, Cuesta cleared under pressure and Erick struck first time, only for Jardim to stretch and keep it out.

According to Globo.com, the display underlined his habit of delivering in this competition. In 2024 he decided shootouts against Água Santa, Fortaleza and Athletico-PR en route to the semi-finals, then in 2025 against Operário-PR, Botafogo and Fluminense before defeat to Corinthians in the final.

It also arrived after criticism for errors in the 3-0 loss to Santos and the 4-1 reverse against Palmeiras, with boos at São Januário in the Santos game. This time he left to loud applause, supporters declaring him the best goalkeeper in Brazil.

The performance was important for Léo Jardim to regain confidence before a run of decisive Brasileirão fixtures.

Source: Globo.com

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