Vasco lose to Mirassol at home, fate rests on final round | OneFootball

Vasco was defeated 2-0 by Mirassol this Tuesday at São Januário, in a match valid for the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite creating good chances, especially at the start of the second half, the Cruz-Maltino was unable to convert opportunities into goals and will now decide its stay in Série A in the final round.

Stalemate in the first half and best chances with Rayan

With the pitch heavy due to the heavy rain before the match, the opening minutes were marked by short passes and difficulties in ball control. Even so, Vasco managed to control possession and created good situations down the right side with Coutinho and Paulo Henrique.

The best opportunity came at 15 minutes: Rayan tried a placed shot from the edge of the box, forcing Walter to make a great save in the corner. Before halftime, the striker was also involved in other offensive plays, but the opponent managed to block the shots.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Growth in the second half and Vasco pressure

Vasco returned for the second half more aggressive and quickly built up offensive rhythm. Right in the opening minutes, Andrés Gómez, Rayan, and Paulo Henrique all had dangerous shots, forcing good saves from Walter. Fernando Diniz’s team pushed the lines forward, reduced passing errors, and began to control the game in the attacking half.

The Cruz-Maltino threatened again with a play from Tchê Tchê to Coutinho, who almost found Barros in the box. The offensive volume was greater, but there was a lack of precision in the final pass to turn dominance into a goal.

Conceded goal and attempt to react

At 24 minutes, a mistake in playing out from the back ended up resulting in Mirassol’s goal. Even after the setback, Vasco kept looking for the equalizer. Diniz brought on David, Tchê Tchê, and Vegetti to increase offensive presence, and the team remained in attack, but found the opposing defense closed and well positioned in the final minutes.

Piton a concern

One of the tensest moments of the match was the injury to Lucas Piton, who fell feeling his knee after a challenge. The full-back left the field in a lot of pain and will be re-evaluated by the medical department.

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Lucas Piton, from Vasco, injures his knee in the match against Mirassol — Photo: Reproduction / Sportv

Decision in the final round

With the result, Vasco remains on 45 points. The fight for survival will go to the last round, when the Cruz-Maltino faces Atlético-MG away from home. The squad returns to training this Wednesday and begins preparations for the decisive match.

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