Vasco women seek A1 return as São Januário hosts Taubaté decider | OneFootball

Vasco host Taubaté at São Januário on Saturday with a 2-0 first-leg lead in the Brasileiro Feminino A2 quarter-finals. A semi-final berth would seal promotion to Série A1 in 2027 and a first top-flight return since 2016.

According to Globo.com, coach Rubens Franco has warned against comfort, saying the side must manage the cushion without losing the front-foot style that has defined their unbeaten campaign. With the crowd behind them, he wants Vasco to remain protagonists.

He underlined how a model built on squad strengths has evolved through the season, using the Copa Rio to refine roles and adaptability. Franco said he is convinced they will achieve their objective on Saturday.

The club have renewed Guaraná Antarctica’s sponsorship of the women’s team for one year, extending a partnership begun in 2024. The brand will again feature on the shirt sleeves, with Vasco long associated with names such as Pretinha and Marta.

Full-back Vilmara called it a decider and urged a full house, saying players and fans share the occasion. She noted a special weekend, with the club’s 128th anniversary on Saturday and the women’s football anniversary on Sunday.

Midfielder Juuh Morais, one of the captains, also framed the tie as a final and acknowledged natural nerves. She stressed the team’s focus and the value of experience in guiding younger team-mates.

Vasco finished the first phase of A2 unbeaten after 15 rounds, with 13 wins and two draws. They are now one match from ending a 10-year absence from the elite.

Source: Globo.com

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