Vasco beat Cruzeiro in Rio, extend unbeaten run to five in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Vasco showed strength and defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 this Saturday at São Januário, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Cruzmaltino opened the scoring in the first half with Rayan and extended the lead in the second half with Paulo Henrique.

This was the fifth consecutive game in which the Rio team managed to secure at least one point. The team had beaten Bahia and Sport and drawn with Ceará and Flamengo.

Standings Situation

With the result, the Cruzmaltinos reached 30 points and took the tenth position. Meanwhile, the team from Minas Gerais remains with 50 points and missed the chance to sleep at the top of the Brazilian Championship. If Palmeiras wins, they can surpass Cabuloso, which would drop to third position.

📋 Match Summary

⚫ VASCO 2 X 0 CRUZEIRO 🔵

🏆 Competition: 25th round of the Brazilian Championship 🏟️ Location: São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Barros and Cuesta (Vasco); Kaiki (Cruzeiro)

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Goals

⚫ Vasco

Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Cuesta (Lucas Oliveira), Robert Renan, and Puma Rodríguez; Hugo Moura, Cauan Barros, and Philippe Coutinho (Matheus França); Nuno Moreira (Andrés Gomez), Rayan, and Vegetti (David) Coach: Fernando Diniz

🔵 Cruzeiro

Cássio, William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus (João Marcelo), and Kaiki (Bolasie); Lucas Romero (Marquinhos), Lucas Silva, Christian, and Matheus Pereira (Matheus Henrique); Wanderson (Arroyo) and Kaio Jorge Coach: Leonardo Jardim

How was the game?

The match started with both teams seeking to attack. Cruzeiro had the first chance to score with a free kick taken by William. However, it was Vasco who opened the scoring at seven minutes. Rayan took advantage of a cross and headed the ball beyond Cássio's reach.

After the setback, the visitors began to attack more intensely. However, Cruzeiro struggled to get past Vasco's defense. The home team relied on counterattacks but faltered in the final pass. In the best chance of the period, Fabrício Bruno took a free kick into the area but headed over the crossbar.

In the final minutes, the scenario remained the same. Cruzeiro nearly equalized at 39 minutes with a shot from Matheus Pereira. The Cruzmaltinos responded with a shot from Rayan that was blocked by the defense. Thus, the home team maintained their lead until halftime.

Second half

In the second half, the team from Minas Gerais threatened with a header from Fabrício Bruno that went straight to Léo Jardim. Later, Christian received a pass in the area but sent it over the crossbar.

The visitors created a good chance at 12 minutes. Arroyo was launched and shot, forcing a save from Léo Jardim. But in the first quality attack, Vasco extended their lead at 15 minutes. After a long pass, Paulo Henrique stole the ball from Kaiki and scored past Cássio.

The goal energized the Rio team, who almost scored a third soon after. Coutinho took a free kick, and Cássio made a great save.

From there, the match opened up. Cruzeiro tried to reduce the deficit but left space for Vasco. As a result, both teams began to waste good opportunities.

In the final minutes, Vasco managed to control the match. The Cruzmaltinos prevented pressure from Cruzeiro and even missed a chance to extend the lead. Even so, the home team could celebrate another victory in front of their fans in the Brazilian Championship.

Upcoming Matches

Vasco

Palmeiras vs. Vasco (26th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and Time: 10/01/2025 (Wednesday) at 7 PM Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo

Cruzeiro

Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro (26th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and Time: 10/02/2025 (Thursday) at 8:30 PM Location: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro

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