Tears and goals: Vasco captain's emotional Copa do Brasil comeback | OneFootball

The Vasco da Gama victory by 2-1 over Fluminense was filled with drama and redemption. The protagonist of the night, Pablo Vegetti, came off the bench to turn a frustrating draw into a valuable advantage for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. At the final whistle, the Argentine broke down emotionally and gave one of the most sincere interviews of his time at the club.

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Love for the Jersey Above All

Still riding the adrenaline from his stoppage-time goal, Vegetti opened up about his feelings for the club and his personal moment.

The statement served to put an end to the episode of frustration from the previous weekend, showing that his commitment to the Gigante da Colina is unwavering.

He acknowledged that the ball hadn’t been going in and that his performance had fluctuated, but he reaffirmed his hierarchy of values:

The Importance of a Strong Youth Academy

For the captain to shine at the end, the way was paved by the Meninos da Colina. It was Rayan, a talent polished in the youth academy, who took responsibility to equalize the game when the situation was tough. The play for the second goal also came from the youngster’s cleverness.

This union between Vegetti’s passionate leadership and the irreverence of the Crias da Colina proved to be the formula for success. Now, Vasco only needs a draw on Sunday to reach the final, carried by the arms of their fans and the heart of their center forward.

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