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·18 aprile 2026
Vasco da Gama rally past São Paulo as late Gómez strike changes the picture

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·18 aprile 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Vasco da Gama beat São Paulo 2-1 at São Januário. Luciano put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute from close range. VAR confirmed the spot kick and José Luis Rodríguez converted to level (72.). Vasco controlled the game with 62.6% possession and 20 attempts as they sustained pressure. Andrés Gómez's late winner (88.) lifted Gigante da Colina from 13th to ninth, with Tricolor Paulista dropping from third to fourth, and Vasco visit Paysandu in the Copa do Brasil next while Soberano host Juventude in the same competition.
Player of the Match: Gómez settled the contest with a composed late finish and led Vasco's threat with five attempts and two key passes.
Stat of the Match: Vasco produced 20 attempts to Tricolor Paulista's 10, underlining the hosts' control.
Three Things We Learned: Thiago Mendes set the tempo for the Cruz-Maltino with 74 passes, two key passes and six possessions won. Cuiabano was a constant outlet, posting 99 touches, five crosses and eight recoveries. Jonathan Calleri had six attempts and four big chances missed, and his handball led to the penalty equaliser.
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