On penalties, Vasco beat Volta Redonda and reach the Carioca semi-finals | OneFootball

This Saturday, Vasco defeated Volta Redonda on penalties by 5 to 3 after a 1-1 draw and secured their spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca, at São Januário. The goals were scored by Ygor Catatau for Volta Redonda and Spinelli for Vasco.

Standings Situation

With the qualification, Vasco advances to the semifinals and will face the winner of Fluminense vs. Bangu. Meanwhile, Volta Redonda bids farewell to the competition.

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📋 Game Summary

⚫⚪ VASCO 1 (5) X (3) 1 VOLTA REDONDA 🟡⚫

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Carioca – Quarterfinals 🏟️ Location: São Januário Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: February 14, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

🟨 Yellow Cards: Tchê Tchê (Vasco); João Valença, Avelino, Juninho Monteiro, Ygor Catatau (Volta Redonda)

🟥 Red Cards: None

Goals

⚽ Ygor Catatau, at 27 minutes of the 1st half (Volta Redonda) ⚽ Spinelli, at 21 minutes of the 2nd half (Vasco)

How was the game?

Vasco had an unstable first half. At 27 minutes, after a defensive error, Jean Victor launched Ygor Catatau, who outpaced Thiago Mendes and scored past Léo Jardim, opening the scoring. The Cruz-Maltino tried to respond with Andrés Cuesta and Coutinho but remained vulnerable to counterattacks. At the end of the first half, the fans booed and criticized coach Fernando Diniz.

In the second half, Diniz's changes made Vasco more offensive. The team created chances with Robert Renan, Puma Rodríguez, and Rojas. The improvement led to the equalizer at 21 minutes. Cuesta crossed, and Spinelli, newly entered, headed the ball into the net. The decision went to penalties.

In the penalty shootout, Rojas opened the scoring for Vasco. Marquinhos tried to outsmart Léo Jardim but ended up sending Volta Redonda's first shot wide. The Cruz-Maltinos converted the remaining shots with Robert Renan, Spinelli, and David. The team from Cidade do Aço scored with Lucas Adell, Wagninho, and Rafael Augusto. 

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*By Gazeta Press

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