Thiago Mendes hails Vasco’s comeback win over Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Thiago Mendes hails Vasco’s comeback win over Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

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·13 de marzo de 2026

Thiago Mendes hails Vasco’s comeback win over Palmeiras in the Brasileirão

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Vasco achieved an important victory by coming from behind to beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship, this Thursday, at São Januário, and moved out of the relegation zone. This was Cruzmaltino’s first win in the current edition of the tournament.

Midfielder Thiago Mendes scored one of the team’s goals. The player highlighted the performance of the home side.


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“Everything went right today. I was rewarded with the goal. I have to congratulate the team, who gave their all for the victory. The fans came for this. A lot of grit, determination,” he said.

Thiago also spoke about the change in Vasco’s attitude after the break. 

“I think the will to win changed everything. We had to get Vasco out of the situation we were in, down at the bottom. In the first half they had a chance and scored the goal. We came back with attitude and got the victory,” he declared.

Standings

Vasco secured their first win of the competition in coach Renato Gaúcho’s debut and moved off the bottom. Now, the team from Rio has four points and occupies 15th place.

Next match

  • Match: Cruzeiro vs. Vasco
  • Competition: Brazilian Championship (6th round)
  • Date and time: March 15, 2026, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
  • Venue: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

*By Gazeta Press

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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