Vasco squad comment on the "carpet", company hits back | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama had a gala debut on the new pitch at São Januário, thrashing Internacional 5-1. However, despite the lopsided score and the impeccable look of the field, the players made an important technical observation behind the scenes regarding the condition of the newly installed turf.

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Vasco players talk about feeling unevenness

According to journalist Flávio Dias from the Atenção Vascaínos channel, the squad felt that the pitch was “a bit uneven.” The main observation was that the ball was “bouncing more than usual” (lively ball), which requires a different adaptation time for controlling and passing.

It’s important to note that the feedback was not treated as a formal complaint or negative criticism, but rather as a natural technical observation from those playing at a high level. The turf replacement was done in record time during the FIFA break, and full settling of the grass takes time.

Greenleaf’s promise

The company responsible for the pitch, Greenleaf, acted quickly to reassure everyone. The explanation is that, since the installation is very recent, minor unevenness is to be expected. The trend is for rapid improvement in the coming days.

The company guaranteed that there will be “even greater improvement” by the next match. Vasco will play at home again this Tuesday (02), against Mirassol, at 7 p.m. The expectation is that, with more days of treatment and rolling, the ball will move more smoothly, eliminating the excessive “bounce.”

The pitch looks beautiful but there’s still room for improvement – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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