Fluminense beat Vasco 1-0, on Thursday night (11), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final. A controversial move was the non-expulsion of Vasco goalkeeper, Léo Jardim, after a foul on Everaldo. But how was the bid? Sporting News shows.
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How was the controversial move with Léo Jardim?
In the 17th minute, Everaldo was thrown at the edge of Vasco’s area, Léo Jardim left the penalty area and knocked the attacker down with a crash. Referee Raphael Claus punished Vasco’s goalkeeper with a yellow card, but Fluminense players asked for a red card. The referee argued that it was not an expulsion because Everaldo was running diagonally and not towards the goal.
🟨 Léo Jardim takes down Everaldo at the entrance to the area. Claus punishes Vasco’s goalkeeper with a yellow card, but Fluminense players ask for a red card. The referee argues that it was not an expulsion because Everaldo was running diagonally and not towards the goal. PC Oliveira, commentator… pic.twitter.com/nXggwiWXhS
— ge (@geglobo) December 11, 2025
Following the play, after the free kick, Thiago Silva adjusted and Serna hit low, into Léo Jardim’s corner to open the scoring.
Vasco x Fluminense: time and where to watch
- Copa do Brasil – Semifinal (one way)
- Data: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 8pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Where to watch: Prime Video (streaming), sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
