Vasco await Maracanã decision for Vitória tie, hope to host first leg there | OneFootball

Vasco start the week still unsure where to host Vitória in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals after a 4-1 loss to Palmeiras, seeking a Monday decision on Maracanã.

The tie is set for Wednesday 26 August, and Vasco had named Maracanã. The concessionaire, run by Flamengo and Fluminense, refused due to pitch recovery between 23 and 29 August. According to Globo.com, the club has gone to court.

In its filing, Vasco says Maracanã is a public asset and has far greater capacity than São Januário. It also cites strong demand, with the last four games exceeding 17,000 tickets, including 21,254 against Olimpia and 21,228 against Santos.

The stadium’s defence says there is no blanket restriction on Vasco, noting six uses since April 2025. It argues this date clashes with a maintenance window. A match on 26 could force a reschedule and risk readiness for later events, including the NFL Rio Game on 27 September.

Another dispute centres on a 2025 Memorandum of Understanding signed by Vasco, Flamengo and Fluminense. Vasco says it guarantees four Maracanã dates in 2026, including Copa do Brasil ties. The concessionaire rejects that, saying it did not sign and that use depends on availability and operational conditions.

The club is still trying to host the first leg at Maracanã. A quick ruling is needed for ticketing, logistics and security. If not approved, the match will be moved to another stadium.

Source: Globo.com

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