Vasco face extra challenge against Juventude | OneFootball

Vasco takes the field on Saturday (8) under pressure. The team needs to defeat Juventude at São Januário to recover from the thrashing in the derby. Besides aiming for the three points, Fernando Diniz's team will have to break an uncomfortable taboo.

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A 16-year drought

The Cruz-Maltino hasn't beaten the team from Caxias do Sul for 16 years. The last victory of Vasco over the opponent occurred in 2009. On that occasion, the Gigante da Colina won 2-1 at the Maracanã in the Série B.

Since then, the record is short but negative. The clubs have faced each other only three times since then. There were two victories for Juventude, both 2-0 in Caxias do Sul, and a 1-1 draw at São Januário.

Vasco's need for victory

The most recent defeat was precisely in the first round of this year. Vasco visited Juventude and lost 2-0. Diniz's team needs to reverse this recent history to stay alive in the fight.

The match is treated as a final. After the defeat to Botafogo, Vasco stalled in 9th position. The battle for a spot in the Libertadores requires a home victory against an opponent fighting against relegation.

Victor Luís playing for Vasco against Juventude – Photo: Luiz Erbes/AGIF

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