Rayan and David seal it, Vasco beat Fortaleza despite being a man down | OneFootball

Vasco achieved a significant victory away from home against Fortaleza, overcoming the expulsion of Hugo Moura in the first half and securing the result with goals from Rayan and David. Fernando Diniz's team showed defensive strength, offensive efficiency, and maturity to manage the opponent's pressure.

The game started with excitement in the opening minutes when Breno Lopes had a great chance for Fortaleza but shot over Léo Jardim's goal. After that, the home team struggled to create, while Vasco defended with organization.

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At 38 minutes of the first half, Hugo Moura was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Guzmán, leaving the Cruz-Maltino with one less player. Even so, the team found strength to open the scoring in the first-half stoppage time. In a quick counterattack, Philippe Coutinho headed the ball to Rayan, who sprinted, beating Kuscevic in the race before finishing with a cross shot past Brenno.

In the second half, Fortaleza went on the attack and increased the pressure. Moisés almost equalized at 32 minutes, shooting across for a great save by Léo Jardim, who saved Vasco.

But it was the team from Rio that scored again. At 36 minutes of the second half, Matheus França passed to the right for Puma Rodríguez, who crossed low into the area. Goalkeeper Brenno partially deflected, and David appeared free to finish first-time into the corner and extend the lead.

With the 2-0 victory, Vasco gains confidence and earns important points away from home, maintaining the positive streak under Diniz's command.

The next match for the Cruz-Maltino will be on Monday (20th), at 7:30 PM, against Fluminense, at Maracanã.

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