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This Friday, Vasco will stand trial before the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) to answer for the incidents recorded in the last derby played against Botafogo. The official case, formally registered under number 0214/2026, will be reviewed by the auditors and is causing major concern for the club’s administrative board due to the seriousness of the charges filed by the prosecutor’s office of the judicial body.

The main reason behind the severe complaint revolves around the use of flares by fans in the stands during the state clash. The visual display, which is strictly prohibited by the general competition safety regulations, was reported in detail in the referee’s match report and serves as the basis for the request for punishment. The consequence most feared by the club’s top brass is the possible and damaging loss of home-field advantage for upcoming matches.

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Articles cited in the complaint and Vasco’s trial

To structure the accusation, the court’s prosecutor’s office was very strict in its disciplinary framing. Vasco’s legal department will need to put together a strong defense based on Article 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD), under which the club was charged on three separate counts due to failure to prevent disorder at the sports venue. The complaint also includes Articles 243-B and 258, referring to breaches of discipline and ethics.

Responsibility for reporting on this complex disciplinary case was officially assigned by the court to Dr. Pedro Henrique Esselin Perdiz de Jesus. The judge will be primarily responsible for presenting the case and issuing the initial vote, guiding the vote of the other members of the panel. Vasco’s lawyers will present video evidence in an attempt to challenge the severity of the complaint and reduce any harsh punishment to merely a financial fine.

Sporting risk and the upcoming fixtures

A stricter conviction involving the loss of the right to play at its own stadium would seriously harm Vasco in the current season. The team, managed by coach Renato Gaúcho, is going through a period of clear tactical improvement and relies on the massive support of its fans in the stands to collect crucial points in the Brazilian Championship. The outcome of the trial will dictate the club’s logistical path for the coming weeks.

Regardless of the awaited verdict in court, Vasco’s squad remains fully focused on the marathon of five matches scheduled on the official calendar. In the Brasileirão, the team visits Corinthians this Sunday (26) at 4:00 p.m., at a venue yet to be defined by the judicial body, faces Flamengo on May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the Maracanã, and hosts Athletico-PR on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Rio de Janeiro. In the South American Cup, the matchups are against Olimpia at São Januário on April 30 at 7:00 p.m., and against Audax Italiano at the La Florida complex on May 6 at 7:00 p.m.

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