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·6 February 2026

Vasco fans furious, warn Fernando Diniz: "You're getting the sack"

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The honeymoon between Vasco fans and Fernando Diniz—if it ever existed—has ended. The 1-1 draw with Chapecoense on Thursday night (5th) turned the São Januário stadium into a hostile pressure cooker. After the final whistle, instead of applause for the offensive production mentioned by Fernando Diniz in the press conference, there were deafening boos and protest chants directed at the coach.

On social media, the negative backlash was immediate, with fans describing the work as “unbearable” and pointing to a recurring pattern of failure: sterile dominance and defensive fragility.

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“I've seen this movie before”

The main argument from the stands is a sense of déjà vu. Vasco had 30 shots, exchanged over 500 passes, overwhelmed the opponent, but left the field with just one point. For many Vasco fans, the blame is not just on bad luck or Brenner's aim (who missed incredible goals), but on a game model that unnecessarily exposes the team.

“With a cool head, I analyze prioritizing individual mistakes, but not ignoring the always adopted style of play. Vasco maintaining a high line and continuing to try counterattacks while leading the game is also Diniz's fault,” analyzed fan Luiz Guilherme (@EnzoGrisalho) on X (formerly Twitter).

This insistence on keeping the defense advanced even with the lead was fatal in the play leading to Chapecoense's equalizing goal, where the team gave space for Jean Carlos's shot.

Relegation zone performance and questioned substitutions

Besides the tactics, the cold numbers work against the coach. The profile @AlannCostaa01 noted that Diniz remains in his position despite alarming statistics:

“Only Fernando Diniz can remain in the position with a 40% success rate in nearly 50 matches, with 9 losses in the last 11 Brasileirão games. No other coach in Brazil has such leniency from the fans.”

The substitutions in the second half were also a target of fury. The removal of Philippe Coutinho for Marino Hinestroza, and the choice to bring in Hugo Moura at a moment when the game required control, were seen as errors in judgment.

“Diniz still hasn't realized that his substitutions will bring him down. He wants to put in a cold Hugo Moura instead of the best player in the position. He should be more savvy,” criticized another fan (@IdbelI99).

With only 1 point in two rounds and a classic match against Botafogo ahead, the fans' patience with Diniz's “process” seems to have run out.

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Fernando Diniz frustrated in Vasco vs. Chapecoense — Photo: André Durão

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