Vasco: Diniz lets rip after draw with Flamengo | OneFootball

Vasco secured a 1-1 draw against Flamengo this Sunday (21) at Maracanã, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The goal for Vasco was scored by Rayan, a 19-year-old talent who is experiencing a special moment with the club's jersey. With confidence, the forward was not intimidated by the rival and reached his 11th goal as a professional, establishing himself as one of the main prospects of the squad.

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Photo: Daniel Ramalho/Vasco.

Diniz praises the young talent

After the match, coach Fernando Diniz did not hold back in praising the number 9. The coach described Rayan as “a very rare player,” highlighting the athlete's maturity in high-pressure games. According to Diniz, the market value of the forward has already tripled since the offers were declined in the middle of the year.

“He is a player who has everything to be among the top forwards in the country. He has potential, personality, and is growing impressively. His development is crucial for our goals this season,” stated the coach.

Balance in the classic

Regarding the result, Diniz assessed that the 1-1 reflected the balance between the two teams. For him, Vasco showed the ability to compete equally, creating opportunities to turn the score around, but also had to deal with the opponent's dangerous advances.

“The draw was fair. We had chances to win, but Flamengo also created a lot. The most important thing is that the team remained organized, competitive, and showed improvement. What we need now is to turn good performances into points, because the score still does not reflect what the team has produced in the championship,” analyzed the coach.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Situation in the standings

With the result, Vasco reached 24 points and remains firm in the fight to move away from the relegation zone. The consistency highlighted by Diniz will be crucial for the final stretch of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Rayan emerges as the team's protagonist, bringing hope to Vasco fans for better days in the championship.

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