Puma Rodríguez rues Vasco draw, questions foul in Chapecoense goal | OneFootball

Author of Vasco's goal in the 1-1 draw with Chapecoense, right-back Puma Rodríguez lamented the result at São Januário, during the second round of the Brasileirão 2026, and questioned the foul call that led to the opponent's goal in the final minutes of the match.

Visibly frustrated, the Uruguayan highlighted Vasco's game volume and the feeling that the team let slip a victory that seemed within reach.

– We can't believe what's happening. The goal came in the last play of the game. I don't think it was a foul. Their player stays, doesn't jump, so I don't think it's a foul. And we concede a goal like that. It's really sad, actually, because we had everything to win the game. We produced a lot — he stated to Prime Video.

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Vasco stumbles against Chapecoense at São Januário (Photo: DELMIRO DOS SANTOS JUNIOR/Mochila Press/Gazeta Press)

Full-back criticizes decisive play and reinforces confidence in the work

Vasco took the lead with a goal from Puma but conceded the equalizer from a perfect free-kick by Jean Carlos towards the end of the match. The right-back emphasized that despite the frustration, the team needs to maintain confidence in the work being developed.

– What matters now is to keep believing, keep working, and improve — the player added.

The statement reflects the team's sentiment after another game where Vasco showed dominant performance but again lacked offensive efficiency.

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Puma Rodríguez celebrates a goal for Vasco against Chapecoense (Photo: Alexandre Durão/Zimel Press/Gazeta Press)

Goal carries special weight after missed penalty

Besides lamenting the draw, Puma also commented on the importance of the goal scored, especially after missing a penalty in the previous match against Madureira.

– It was very important. I came from missing the penalty in the previous game, had the chance to score and didn't. Today I did, but we keep working hard. Everyone has to believe because we are working a lot, but we have to win — he concluded.

Vasco returns to the field next Sunday (8), at 6 PM (Brasília time), when they face Botafogo at São Januário, in search of a spot in the next phase of the Carioca Championship.

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