Vasco v Juventude: Referee from recent match appointed again | OneFootball

Vasco already knows who will officiate the match on Saturday (8). The CBF has decided that Fernando Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho, from Pará, will referee the decisive duel against Juventude. The match will take place at São Januário, for the 33rd round.

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The recent history of the referee

The name Fernando Mendes brings a lively memory for the Gigante da Colina. He was at São Januário just over a month ago, on October 5th. The referee from Pará was responsible for officiating the thrilling victory of Vasco over Vitória.

On that occasion, Vasco won 4-3, in a game with multiple comebacks. The match saw the winning goal by GB at 52 minutes of the second half. Mendes had his work cut out to control the tempers in such a fiercely contested game with seven goals.

The responsibility of Vasco in the game

Saturday's match is considered a must-win. Vasco is coming off two consecutive defeats (against São Paulo and Botafogo). The team needs to beat Juventude to keep dreaming of the Libertadores.

Fernando Diniz's team is in 9th place, with 42 points. Juventude, on the other hand, is fighting against relegation. The team from Rio Grande do Sul is motivated after winning against Sport away in the last round.

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