Vasco ratings: Brenner the standout as qualification sealed | OneFootball

Brenner was the standout in Vasco’s player ratings as the side secured qualification against Fluminense. According to Globo.com, he was a surprise starter.

The forward opened the scoring with a deflected strike, then showed a finisher’s instinct to double the lead from an Andrés Gómez delivery. Martinelli pulled one back, prompting late pressure, before Puma Rodríguez ensured progression with a clinching goal.

Thiago Mendes supplied the pass for the opener and later initiated the move for the third, using his experience to manage the tempo. Tchê Tchê’s raking ball released Andrés Gómez in the build-up to the second. Jair steadied midfield, was booked, then won possession to launch the attack for the second goal.

Léo Jardim made a fine first-half save from John Kennedy and produced several solid interventions despite one misjudged cross. Paulo Henrique impressed again with sharp interceptions and authority in duels. Carlos Cuesta and Robert Renan were reliable in the air, while Cuiabano struggled after the interval.

David worked hard off the ball but was wasteful when counters opened up. Nuno Moreira pressed and covered intelligently, with Adson and Barros adding fresh legs late on. Pedro Emanuel’s high-press plan delivered one of Vasco’s most dominant displays this year, and his call to start Brenner proved decisive despite late pressure after Fluminense’s goal.

Source: Globo.com

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