🎥 Vasco stunned by Juventude comeback, hosts now firmly in the Z-4 battle | OneFootball

Juventude has firmly entered the fight to avoid relegation to Série B.

They won their second in a row by defeating Vasco right at São Januário this Saturday (8).

They came from behind, but won 3-1 in the match for the 33rd round of the 2025 Brasileirão.

This handed Fernando Diniz's team their third consecutive defeat.

And there were many chants of "shameless team" and "Olé" from the Vasco fans.

Highlight for Nenê’s goal, who extended his own record by punishing his former club once again.

Rayan brings hope

Standout of the season, Rayan opened the scoring after a cross from Piton and a header that Jandrei couldn’t hold (26').

It’s the seventh goal for the Vasco gem in the last nine games. He now has 12 in the Brasileirão.

Jaconero comeback with the 'Ex’s Law'

Juventude was not intimidated after falling behind.

The equalizer came at 39'. Cuesta preferred to avoid the corner, the cross came in and Marcelo Hermes struck the ball beautifully.

And a mistake playing out from the back with Jardim made the difference at 46'.

Nuno Moreira was caught off guard, Nenê ignored Hugo Moura and scored.

He was already the oldest player to celebrate in the Brasileirão. And he extended that record by scoring at 44 years, three months, and 20 days old.

It was his second goal against Vasco this year, as he also scored in Papo’s 2-1 win at Jaconi.

Attempts, 🟥 and final blow

Vasco returned with Tchê Tchê for the second half.

It was the start of a series of attempts by Diniz to ensure more creativity and also strength up front.

But it was the team from Serra Gaúcha that had the sharper chances. Nenê almost scored from a free kick. And Mandaca hit the crossbar.

The final stretch saw Vasco even more offensive, with Vegetti and GB in the opponent’s box.

But nerves would be an extra opponent for Diniz’s team, who couldn’t pose any real threat.

They were also left with one less after Paulo Henrique received a second yellow card within nine minutes.

And saw Ewerton extend the lead for the visitors at 91' after a pass from Giovanny.

The final blow to a Vasco that fell apart.

Standings situations 📊

Vasco stayed at 42 points after losing their third in a row. They dropped to tenth place.

The current seventh place is Fluminense, who have 50.

Juventude, meanwhile, reached 32 points. They remain in 18th.

Santos has 33 and Vitória, currently 16th, has 34.

The mission for the team from Rio Grande do Sul will be to root against Leão and Peixe this Sunday (9).

The next matches for Vasco and Juventude will only be after the FIFA break.

On Wednesday (19), Vasco will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre.

And on Thursday (20), Papo will host Cruzeiro at Jaconi.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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