⚠️ Is it a crisis now? Giant loses again, heads into Copa in Z-4 | OneFootball

Renato Gaúcho’s Vasco will remain in the Brasileirão relegation zone at least until July 22.

Playing at São Januário this Sunday (31), the Cruz-Maltino side was beaten 1-0 by Atlético-MG in front of 20,133 in attendance.

The match was valid for the 18th round of the competition. The last before the break for the World Cup.

It was Vasco’s third straight defeat in the competition after the 4-1 loss to Inter in Porto Alegre and the 3-0 defeat — also at SJ — against Red Bull Bragantino.

Galo is more clinical

In the first half, Vasco had the upper hand in the opening minutes.

And had a good chance through Spinelli, who was denied by Everson.

There was end-to-end action and too many technical mistakes from both sides.

And the team that showed more quality before the break was Atlético, with Victor Hugo scoring in the air.

Vasco push and Galo waste chances

Out of necessity, Cruz-Maltino had more possession and attacking presence in the second half.

That increasingly opened up space for Atlético.

There were two counterattacks with great potential that ended up being wasted.

A standout against Barracas, Adson tried to beat Everson. But without success.

The final minutes were marked by Vasco pressure. 

But there was an Everson at the other end, who said “no” to Bruno Lopes.

And Galo came out on top. Leaving a tense atmosphere on the other side. 

Standings situation 📊

Vasco remain on 20 points. They stay in 17th place.

Atlético, meanwhile, moved up to 24. They took over ninth place.

The CBF has not yet detailed the 19th round of the league.

The base date is July 22, a Wednesday.

Vasco will be away against Vitória. CAM, in turn, will host Bahia.

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