On the radar: Vasco beat Vitória, into Copa do Brasil semis | OneFootball

Fluminense’s opponent next Saturday (5), Vasco heads into the derby on a high after beating Vitória 2-0 this Wednesday (2) at Barradão and securing a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The Cruz-Maltino side advanced with a 3-0 aggregate score. Carlos Andrés Gómez opened the way to victory in the second half, while Puma Rodríguez scored in stoppage time to seal the result. With the qualification, Vasco reaches the competition’s semifinals for the third consecutive edition and will face Palmeiras next.

Now, Vasco takes on Fluminense this Saturday (5), at 9 p.m., at the Maracanã, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Tricolor heads into the derby looking to stay among the top teams in the Brasileirão, while Vasco is trying to climb out of the relegation zone.

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