⚠️ Crisis? Vasco lose again at São Januário, enter Copa in Z-4 | OneFootball

Renato Gaúcho’s Vasco will remain in the Brasileirão relegation zone at least until July 22.

Playing at São Januário this Sunday (31), the Cruz-Maltino side was beaten 1-0 by Atlético-MG in front of 20,133 fans in attendance.

The match was valid for the 18th round of the competition, the last before the break for the World Cup.

It was Vasco’s third straight defeat in the competition after the 4-1 loss to Inter in Porto Alegre and the 3-0 defeat — also at SJ — against Red Bull Bragantino.

Galo are more clinical

Vasco were the better side in the opening minutes of the first half.

And they had a good chance through Spinelli, who was denied by Everson.

There was end-to-end action and too many technical mistakes from both teams.

And the team that showed more composure before halftime was Atlético, with Victor Hugo scoring in the air.

Vasco push and Galo waste their chances

Out of necessity, the Cruz-Maltino side had more possession and attacking intent in the second half.

That kept creating more and more space for Atlético.

They had two highly dangerous counterattacks that ended up going to waste.

After standing out against Barracas, Adson tried to beat Everson, but without success.

The final minutes were marked by Vasco pressure. 

But there was an Everson at the other end, who said “no” to Bruno Lopes.

And Galo came out on top, leaving a tense atmosphere on the other side. 

Standings situation 📊

Vasco stayed on 20 points. They remain in 17th place.

Atlético, meanwhile, moved up to 24 points and took over ninth place.

The CBF still has not released the detailed schedule for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

The base date is Wednesday, July 22.

Vasco will be away against Vitória. CAM, in turn, will host Bahia.

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