Nenê sets new record as Juventude beat Vasco and extend their BR comeback | OneFootball

After the goalkeeper Fábio, another 44-year-old player broke a record.

And it was, in this case, his OWN record. Once again.

The character in question is Nenê, who was already the oldest athlete to score in the Brasileirão's round-robin format since last year.

With his "Law of the Ex" in effect, Juventude defeated Vasco 2-0 on Wednesday night (20th) at Alfredo Jaconi, in a postponed match from the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

A result that halts a Vasco that came from a 6-0 over Santos.

And extends the reaction of the team from Caxias do Sul.

Now it's eight games without defeats for Juventude against Vasco playing in the Serra in the Brasileirão elite. The last setback was in the João Havelange Cup in 2000.

44 years and 32 days and... SCORING A GOAL

It took just 24 seconds for Juventude to have a penalty in their favor after Piton intercepted a cross with his hand in the area.

A penalty that Nenê converted. But he didn't celebrate intensely out of respect for his former club.

Nenê scored in the Brasileirão at 44 years and 32 days. Four days after scoring against Vitória - his first in the current edition.

He holds the record as the oldest athlete to leave his mark in the round-robin era since last year.

The second on the list is Rogério Ceni, who scored at 42 years, 6 months, and 22 days in 2015.

The Top 3 also includes Zé Roberto, who scored for Palmeiras at 42 years, 2 months, and 28 days in 2016.

Vasco sees losses grow

The team that overpowered Santos on Sunday was unrecognizable on the field.

And saw Juventude extend the lead early at 16, when Batalla's pass "cut through" the defense, leaving Taliari in a great position.

Diniz's team went into halftime with the expected greater possession, but without making Jandrei work even once.

Attempts

The record-holder Nenê left the field at 13 of the second half.

Diniz replaced Vegetti, who returned after serving a suspension. And he didn't have a chance to make a difference.

And subsequently left Vasco without any original defenders on the field by taking off the booked Lucas Freitas.

The Rio team created and attacked more.

But only had a real chance of scoring, thanks to Coutinho shooting from a distance.

It was up to Juventude to have more opportunities.

Who won another and is evolving with Carpini's return.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Juventude reached 18 points in the Brasileirão - 17 of them won at Jaconi.

Owner of the most breached defense, they reached only their third game without conceding.

They are still 18th, but just one point behind Vasco, who is 16th.

Both teams have reached 19 games in the Brasileirão.

And will play again next Sunday (24th).

Papo will face Botafogo (5th). Once again in Caxias do Sul.

While Vasco will host Corinthians (14th).

See the complete Brasileirão standings here.

Photo: Fernando Alves/ECJ

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