Vasco x Vitória: Pedrinho yet to decide on São Januário or Maracanã | OneFootball

Vasco have been drawn to face Vitória in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, with the first leg at home, but president Pedrinho has yet to decide between São Januário and the Maracanã.

The ties are scheduled for the weeks of 26 August and 2 September, with Vasco to host the opener. According to Globo.com, the Maracanã remains an option, as in the previous round against Fluminense.

Pedrinho reiterated a preference for São Januário, yet said he will decide only after consulting the coaching staff and players. He called it a sporting choice focused on performance, while acknowledging the Maracanã’s recent energy and atmosphere.

He described Vitória as a very tough opponent for Vasco and said that should remain the case in the quarter-finals, praising how the team are led on and off the pitch.

Before that, Vasco face Olimpia at São Januário on Thursday in the Sul-Americana round of 16 first leg. The tie will be decided on the 19th.

Source: Globo.com

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