Vasco climb three spots after postponed win, breathe easier in Brasileirão | OneFootball

The important 3-1 victory by Vasco over Bahia on Wednesday night had an immediate and very positive impact on the Brasileirão standings. By making up one of their postponed matches, the club made a significant leap, climbing three positions and opening up a crucial advantage in the battle against relegation.

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Vasco climbs from 16th to 13th place

Before the match, Vasco was in 16th place with 24 points, dangerously close to the relegation zone. With the three points earned at São Januário, the team reached 27 points. The result meant that Cruz-Maltino overtook Internacional (14th, with 27 points) and Santos (15th, with 25 points), taking 13th place in the standings.

Important victory improves the Giant’s situation – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Biggest lead over the relegation zone this year

The most important consequence of the victory is the relief in the fight against relegation. The gap to Vitória, who sits 17th and opens the relegation zone with 22 points, is now five points. This is the largest cushion that Vasco has managed to build over the drop zone in the entire competition.

The triumph over Bahia, who are fighting at the top of the table, gives new motivation to Fernando Diniz’s team. The squad now has a bigger margin to work with peace of mind. The focus now is on the tough sequence of games ahead, as the club looks to consolidate itself in mid-table and finally move away from any risk.

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