🎥 Paulo Henrique shines as Vasco beat Cruzeiro, boost BR hopes | OneFootball

Vasco strengthened its good run in the Brasileirão by defeating the second-placed Cruzeiro on Saturday night (27).

With a great performance from Paulo Henrique and lethal action in a pulsating São Januário, the Cruz-Maltino came out on top with a 2 x 0 victory.

It was the first defeat for Raposa as a visitor since April 24. Or five months.

There were eight victories and four draws for the Minas Gerais team away from home in all tournaments.

Vasco's Advantage

Vasco went into the break with an advantage.

A long exchange of passes with patience resulted in Paulo Henrique's cross for Rayan to score (7').

Raposa only posed a real threat at 39', with a shot from Matheus Pereira.

They tried more times. But without competence.

Mistakes and Paulo Henrique on fire

The final stage was open.

Then a double mistake made the difference.

Kaiki Bruno and, later, Matheus Henrique did not cut.

And Paulo Henrique scored with his left (61').

Leonardo Jardim tried his best.

But Cabuloso couldn't control the actions, pressure Vasco.

Even without being able to slow down the game, Cruz-Maltino didn't suffer.

And even had a good chance with Rayan in stoppage time.

Before celebrating another crucial victory.

📊 Standings and Schedule 📅

Vasco went to 30 points. It opened eight to the current 17th, Juventude.

It sleeps in tenth in the table.

It will play again on Wednesday (1), when it will visit Palmeiras at Allianz Parque.

It will not have Barros, who was pending and took the third yellow.

Raposa continues with 50 after wasting the chance to take the first place.

On Thursday (2), the challenge will be against the current leader Flamengo at Maracanã.

Check the updated Brasileirão table here.

📸 Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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