Vasco lands cash windfall with Copa Sul-Americana last-16 spot | OneFootball

Vasco secured excellent news for its financial health on Wednesday night after sealing qualification in the continental tournament. The 1-0 victory over Independiente Medellín guaranteed another US$500,000 (around R$2.6 million) for the club’s coffers. With this new amount injected, the Rio-based team reached a cumulative total of R$6 million received in prize money throughout its run in the current edition of the competition.

The Rio side’s earnings in the tournament began to take shape in the group stage, when it collected US$300,000 (around R$1.5 million) just for official participation. Added to that initial amount was another US$375,000 (around R$1.9 million) from the team’s three wins in its group, boosting institutional revenue even before the knockout rounds began.

+ Vasco beats Independiente Medellín with a late goal and advances in the Copa Sudamericana

Vasco’s earnings and outlook in the Copa Sudamericana

The Giant of the Hill now projects an even greater financial return if it can overcome the next challenges in the competition. Conmebol distributes the shares progressively to the teams that advance at each stage of the tournament.

Check below for the detailed list of prize amounts in foreign currency and their respective conversions into the national currency:

Opponent set and streak on the line next

Vasco will face Olimpia of Paraguay in the Round of 16 matchup, revisiting a clash that already took place in the first phase. On that occasion, the history between the two clubs showed complete balance, with one win for each side, promising another 180 minutes of a very even contest for a place in the next round.

The qualification secured at São Januário also carried enormous importance for the coaching staff’s working environment, as it marked the Portuguese manager’s first official win in charge of the team. The coach had been under pressure after an unstable start, having debuted with a defeat against Vitória in the Brazilian Championship and then added a draw in the first leg in Colombia.

Thiago Mendes celebrates Vasco’s goal against Independiente Medellín — Photo: André Durão

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