Gala display against Vasco ends Matheus França's hoodoo: “So happy” | OneFootball

Vasco beat Audax Italiano 2-1 on Wednesday night (06) in Chile, in the Copa Sudamericana. Forward Matheus França came on in the second half, needed just 14 minutes on the pitch, and secured all three points in the city of Santiago.

The match had special meaning for the No. 9, who scored his first goal for Vasco and had not found the net in an official match since April 2, 2025. At the time, the player was still with Crystal Palace in a draw against Southampton in the Premier League.

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Forward celebrates Vasco win and assesses decisive goal

After the final whistle, the Vasco player expressed his relief at ending the long drought. He used the interview to thank his teammates for their collective effort throughout the 90 minutes of the continental tournament match.

The scorer of the winner detailed his feelings:

Matheus França celebrates his goal alongside Spinelli and Nuno Moreira – Photo: Dikran Sahagian / Vasco da Gama

Player tries to cement his place in final stretch of contract

The goal came at a crucial moment for the 22-year-old, whose loan deal runs only until June 2026. The São Januário board has not yet made an official offer to extend the forward’s stay until the end of the year.

Since arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the player has featured in 26 matches and is trying to prove he can be useful to Vasco for the rest of the season. The current squad is focused on maintaining top spot in its Sudamericana group, while the club’s leadership evaluates transfer market moves.

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