Standout star sparks Vasco da Gama revival against Flu | OneFootball

Nuno Moreira hauled Vasco da Gama back into the derby in the 59th minute with a low strike from outside the box, setting up a 3-2 win over Fluminense.

He found space just beyond the D and swept a right-footed finish into the bottom left (59.), the moment that tilted momentum towards Vascão.

From there, Moreira kept Gigante da Colina on the front foot with sharp combinations in advanced areas, forcing Flu's back line to drop and concede territory.

He finished with two attempts from distance, 11 successful final third passes and five recoveries, underlining how he linked midfield to attack and sustained pressure. Withdrawn late on after his shift (80.), his platform held as the game stretched.

By repeatedly receiving between the lines and releasing runners early after the restart, he kept Tricolor Carioca uncomfortable and ensured Vascão controlled the key phases when it mattered.

Vascão rise from 16th to 10th and host Grêmio next. Flu welcome Atlético Mineiro.