Vasco recognise progress but stay grounded after 5-0 in relegation battle | OneFootball

Vasco thrashed Coritiba 5-0 at São Januário and breathed easier in the Brasileirão, moving out of the relegation zone for the first time since the World Cup. As they enter the international break, the tone remains cautious. Their position could become secure if Grêmio slip up.

According to Globo.com, players, staff and board see progress in both style and results under Pedro Emanuel. Even through last month’s uneven run, the hierarchy kept faith, judging the team were creating chances but struggling to convert.

Inside the dressing room the mood after the rout was joy and, above all, appreciation for the group, who felt the performance finally matched weeks of work. Pedro Emanuel highlighted the attacking output.

Outwardly the message is to go step by step. Vasco are on 31 points, three more than Internacional, who lost to São Paulo on Saturday.

Bruno Duarte said he is sure the table does not reflect their displays, noting the side had often dominated without reward. He praised the squad’s quality and commitment from senior and young players alike.

Sosa insisted the relegation fight is not over, pointing to many games and a tight pack of six or seven teams. He said every match feels like a final and they aim to keep adding points to pull away.

The squad now rest until Thursday, when training resumes at CT Moacyr Barbosa. Behind the scenes, Pedro Emanuel emphasised the intensity shown by every player and credited those featuring less often.

Source: Globo.com

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