Léo Jardim hails Vasco’s mental strength in win over Fortaleza | OneFootball

Vasco defeated Fortaleza 2-0 this Wednesday, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza (CE). The team played with one less player in the first half after Hugo Moura was sent off.

Goalkeeper Léo Jardim was one of the highlights of the Carioca team, with crucial saves. After the final whistle, the goalkeeper praised the result and the performance of the team, and also commented on the scuffle between the players of both teams after the final whistle.

“What happened at the end shows what the game was like. It was a war. It meant a lot both for us and for them. I'm happy to help the team, it was a positive result. It's important to highlight everyone's effort. When we were down to ten men, we knew how to take advantage of the opportunities. It's important to emphasize the mental strength and physical part, as we ran a lot with one player less. It had been a while since we won here in Fortaleza. It was very important for us,” said Léo Jardim to Premiere.

Standings and next match

With the result, Vasco reached 36 points and took the ninth position in the Brazilian Championship. Now, the team focuses on the classic match against Fluminense, this Monday, at Maracanã.

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