Standout star sets RB Bragantino platform at Vasco | OneFootball

Rodriguinho bent a right-footed strike into the top right corner in the first minute of first half stoppage time, putting RB Bragantino on course for a 3-0 win at Vasco da Gama.

He had signalled his threat after the restart. In the 50th minute his close-range header was clawed away by the home goalkeeper, and Braga kept finding him early in transition.

The goal itself sprang from a fast break, released by Isidro Pitta, and the midfielder's willingness to shoot from outside the box repeatedly unbalanced Gigante da Colina. His timing between lines helped Massa Bruta control territory after half time.

He finished with four attempts, two on target, and one big chance missed. On the ball he completed all 12 passes, including four into the final third, and added three recoveries to underline his all-round influence.

Braga host Carabobo in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana next. Vasco face Barracas in the same competition.