The real reason Vasco gave up São Januário for the final | OneFootball

The confirmation of the Maracanã as the venue for the final of the Copa do Brasil between Vasco da Gama and Corinthians was not a last-minute decision. According to an investigation by Itatiaia, the decision was made by the board even before the team eliminated Fluminense in the semifinals. And the determining factor for giving up the pressure of São Januário came from inside the locker room: it was an express request from the players themselves.

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The voice of the Vasco squad

Although the financial aspect carries weight — since Maracanã can accommodate a much larger crowd than São Januário — the choice was primarily guided by technical reasons. Most of the players expressed their desire to play at the “Biggest in the World” due to the quality of the pitch, which is considered superior and more favorable to the team’s style of play.

The CEO of Vasco SAF, Carlos Amodeo, confirmed that management simply followed the wishes of the group.

Focus on the trophy

With the venue issue resolved and aligned with the squad, Vasco is now focusing on logistics for the first match. The final begins this Wednesday (17th), at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo.

The return match, on the pitch chosen by the “cruzmaltinos,” will take place on Sunday, December 21st, at 6:30 pm, where the club hopes to lift the trophy in front of more than 60,000 fans.

Corinthians and Vasco will play the final of the Copa do Brasil – Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

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