🎥 Vasco end bad run with comeback win over São Paulo | OneFootball

Renato Gaúcho got the better of Roger Machado in the coaches’ “duel.”

Coming from behind, Vasco beat São Paulo 2-1 on Saturday night (18) at São Januário.

The match was part of the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

The result increases the pressure on the Tricolor coach’s work. 

SPFC in front

In the first half, Vasco had more possession.

But São Paulo were the ones who made it count after Cuiabano’s mistake and Calleri’s persistence before Luciano finished it off (9'). 

Vasco only really threatened before the break when Andrés Gómez hit the crossbar.

Vasco reaction

Renato made his moves, making two substitutions for the second half.

SPFC only failed to extend the lead because of a “miracle” from Cuiabano after a Calleri attempt.

After that, they started to “invite” CRVG into their own half.

An invitation that was accepted.

Penalty committed by Calleri, which Puma converted (72') 

Comeback

Unable to get out from under pressure, São Paulo suffered more and more without the ball.

And it was the persistent Andrés Gómez who made the difference for the home side. 

After an Adson attempt, the ball fell to the No. 11, who sealed Vasco’s comeback (88'). 

A win for the team that pushed hardest in attack in the second half.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Vasco ended a run of five games without a win — three of them in the league.

They moved up to 16 points, taking ninth place.

São Paulo, meanwhile, remain on 20 points and are now fourth. 

Both teams will be back in action on Tuesday (21), but in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

Vasco will visit Paysandu at Mangueirão.

And Tricolor will host Juventude. The match will be at MorumBIS. 

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