Vasco name XI to face Santa Fe in Sudamericana quarter-final | OneFootball

Vasco have confirmed their starting XI for the decisive Copa Sudamericana quarter-final second leg against Santa Fe at São Januário, kick-off 19:00. According to PaponaColina, Pedro Emanuel’s side plan to assert themselves from the start after the 0-0 in Bogotá.

The headline change is in defence. Carlos Cuesta felt minor discomfort in recent sessions and is rested, so Saldívia partners Robert Renan at centre-back, with Pumita Rodríguez and Lucas Piton on the flanks.

In midfield, Barros starts as the holding player alongside the experience of Tchê Tchê. Ramon Rique takes on creation duties to supply the front line.

Bruno Duarte leads the attack in the absence of injured options. Adson begins on the right and Marino Hinestroza on the left, tasked with pressing the visitors and finding goals in normal time.

Vasco’s confirmed XI: Léo Jardim, Pumita Rodríguez, Saldívia, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Barros, Tchê Tchê, Ramon Rique, Adson, Bruno Duarte, Marino Hinestroza.

With a sell-out crowd at the Colina Histórica behind them, the hosts need a win by any score to reach the semi-finals. If the aggregate remains level, the tie will be decided on penalties.

Source: PaponaColina

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