Using its base, Vasco debuted in the Campeonato Carioca this Saturday (11/01) drawing with Nova Iguaçu. Playing in São Januário and with Fábio Carille in the stands, the Cruz-Maltina team, led by Ramon Lima, coach of the under-20s, did not come out 1-1 against the visitors. The goals were scored by Paulinho Silva and Sidney.
In the next round, Vasco will face Bangu on Thursday (16/01), at 9:30 pm, also in São Januário. Nova Iguaçu hosts Sampaio Corrêa, on Wednesday (15/01), at 6:30 pm.
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Nova Iguaçu x Vasco: how it was
Despite it being the beginning of the season, both teams started making very strong marks, offering little space for more incisive actions. However, the visitors lost steam and Vasco took the opportunity to impose themselves in the match, mainly using plays on the flanks.
It was in one of these, in the 39th minute, that Cruz-Maltino opened the scoring in São Januário. After putting pressure on Nova Iguaçu’s exit, Bruno Lopez invaded from the right and crossed hard into the small area. The ball fell to full-back Paulinho Silva, one of the highlights of the first stage, to score the goal.
At the beginning of the 2nd half, in the 5th minute, Gabriel Pinheiro kicked at the edge of the Vasco area and the ball hit Paulinho’s hand. Initially, the penalty was awarded, however, after review by VAR, the penalty was revoked.
Without a penalty, Nova Iguaçu finally managed to equalize in the 17th minute, after Sidney headed in a corner taken from the left.
During the game, it was Nova Iguaçu who took possession of the ball and created the best chances, mainly via set pieces. Vasco, disorganized on the field, was unable to offer resistance and balance its actions. At the same time, the visitor is also unable to create really dangerous actions to seek a turnaround.
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Nova Iguaçu x Vasco: goals
Vasco opened the scoring at 39 with Paulinho Silva. After a play on the right, Bruno Lopes entered the area, crossed hard and low and, in the rebound, the ball was left for the full-back to complete for the goal.
Nova Iguaçu equalized 17 minutes into the second half. After a corner kick, Sidney headed into the small area, with no chance for Pablo.
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Nova Iguaçu x Vasco: lineups
Nova Iguaçu: Lucas Maticoli; Renan, Gabriel Pinheiro, Sidney and Mateus Muller (Ramon); Jorge Pedra (Fernandinho), Igor Guilherme (Kayke David) and João Lucas (Lucas Cruz); Xandinho, Andrey Dias and Philippe (Victor Rangel). Technical: Carlos Vitor
Vasco:Pablo; Paulinho, Lyncon, Luiz Gustavo and Victor Luis; Serginho (Riquelme), De Lucca (JP), Zé Gabriel (Lucas Eduardo) and Maxsuell Alegria (Avellar); GB and Bruno Lopes (Andrey). Coach: Ramon Lima.
Goals: Paulinho, at 40’/1st Q, Sidney, at 17’/2nd Q
Yellow cards: Andrey, Maxsuell Alegria, Riquelme, Victor Luís, Ramon.
