"The moment of truth": Where to watch Vasco v Fluminense, line-ups | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has a date with destiny on the night of this Thursday (11). At 8 PM, the ball will roll at the Maracanã for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Fluminense. Facing a rival with a long unbeaten streak, the Cruz-Maltino relies on the team's mobilization and mental strength to reverse the scenario of distrust generated by recent performances.

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Lineup: Confidence in the starting base

Fernando Diniz does not plan last-minute tactical revolutions. The idea is to give confidence to the players who have brought the team this far. Without Lucas Piton, who is in the medical department, Puma Rodríguez takes over the left-back position, an improvisation that has already been tested and approved by the technical staff in emergency situations.

The probable Vasco lineup is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Puma Rodríguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes, and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan. It's a team that mixes Coutinho's experience with the speed of the young attackers.

Broadcast and the referee

The match will have extensive coverage. Vasco fans can watch live through Prime Video, SporTV, and Premiere. The refereeing will be of World Cup level: Raphael Claus officiates, with VAR support under the responsibility of Daniel Nobre Bins.

Despite the unstable phase in the Brazilian league, the discourse at São Januário is that knockout rounds are a separate championship. The goal is to take an advantage, however minimal, into the second game, putting the pressure on the other side.

Photo: Reproduction X/Twitter Vasco

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