Gazeta Esportiva.com
·19 marzo 2026
Decisive Thiago Mendes celebrates Vasco’s comeback against Fluminense

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·19 marzo 2026

After starting off losing 2-0, Vasco turned the game around against Fluminense on Wednesday night at Maracanã, in the Brazilian Championship. The winning goal was scored by midfielder Thiago Mendes, who praised the result.
“This is the willpower of the group. I said that Vasco is for those who believe. The fans believe, and so do we. We were in a delicate situation, down at the bottom. Today, we were able to prove the strength of our team. We have to keep working in search of more victories. The team deserves congratulations. We were under a lot of pressure. Now we are reaping the rewards of our work,” he said.
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With this result, Vasco reaches eight points and takes 10th place in the Brazilian Championship, moving away from the relegation zone.
For the eighth round of the national tournament, Vasco returns to the field to face Grêmio at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday, at São Januário.
By Gazeta Press*
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