Diniz hails Vasco’s derby display, calls for Rayan in the national team | OneFootball

At São Januário, Vasco won the classic against Fluminense 2-0, with goals from Rayan and Nuno Moreira, in the 29th round of the Brasileirão. After the victory, coach Fernando Diniz praised the performance and the phase of the Gigante da Colina and called for the Carioca jewel in the Brazilian National Team.

“I am happy. Our team was rewarded for the will to win, for seriousness and for being courageous,” said the coach in a press conference after the match.

Rayan is National Team

Vasco opened the scoring at 38 minutes, with a goal from Rayan. Speaking about the prospect, Fernando Diniz showered praise on the forward and again called for him in the Brazilian National Team.

“Rayan only confirms what I noticed when I arrived. He has to be on the World Cup radar. He is an increasingly solid forward. He is getting to know himself and establishing himself as a great forward. He is very special,” he concluded.

Vasco's Phase

With the positive result, the Cruzmaltino achieved its third consecutive victory in Serie A and caught up with Fluminense. The team led by Fernando Diniz surpassed São Paulo and reached 39 points, in the eighth position.

Vasco returns to the field against Red Bull Bragantino next Sunday, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, for the 30th round of the Brasileirão.

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