Standout star drives Vasco da Gama past Coritiba | OneFootball

Andrés Gómez swung the game in the 44th minute with a driven cross for Vasco da Gama's second, then added a clinical finish after the break, as Vasco da Gama beat Coritiba 5-0.

Gómez had threatened throughout on the right and, when space opened, his whipped delivery created the cushion his side needed (44.).

After the restart he timed his run from the flank to collect Alan Saldivia's pass and sweep a left-footer into the far corner (63.), underlining his dual threat for the Gigante da Colina.

He finished with three attempts, two on target, one assist and 10 touches in the box, plus two high regains in the final third, pinning Coxa back whenever transitions broke their lines.

Because the Coxa-Branca defence repeatedly narrowed to protect the centre, Gómez attacked the outside lane, stretching them and keeping Cruz-Maltino on the front foot.

Vasco rise from 17th to 16th and visit Botafogo next in the league. Coxa travel to Fluminense next.