Thiago Mendes labels Vasco's derby defeat as ‘frustrating’ | OneFootball

Vasco suffered its first defeat under Renato Gaúcho. This Saturday, the Gigante da Colina came from ahead to lose 2-1 to Botafogo. After the negative result, captain Thiago Mendes described the setback as “frustrating.”

“They (the fans) are right to boo. They paid to watch a spectacle, a win, to go home happy, and that didn’t happen. It’s frustrating for me. We went 1-0 up and couldn’t hold on in a game that was easy and in our hands,” said the midfielder in an interview with Premiere.

Renato Gaúcho’s team opened the scoring in the 15th minute through David, but then saw Botafogo control more of the game, equalize shortly afterward, and complete the comeback late on with a goal by Matheus Martins.

Thiago Mendes believes the goals came from mistakes by Vasco’s defense. Although upset, the midfielder expressed confidence for the upcoming matches.

“They were two unnecessary goals caused by mistakes. We have to stay more focused in the game. Now we have to keep our heads up and work. We have an important away game in the Copa Sudamericana.”

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