Nenê sets new record as Juventude beat Vasco and extend their BR revival

After goalkeeper Fábio, another 44-year-old player broke a record.

And it was, in this case, his OWN record. Again.

The character in question is Nenê, who was already the oldest athlete to score in the Brasileirão since last year.

With the "Law of the Ex" in his favor, Juventude defeated Vasco 2-0 on Wednesday night (20), at Alfredo Jaconi, in a postponed match of the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

The result slows down a Cruz-Maltino that came from a 6-0 win over Santos.

And amplifies the reaction of the team from Caxias do Sul.

44 years and 32 days old and... SCORING A GOAL

It took 24 seconds for Juventude to have a penalty in their favor after Piton intercepted a cross with his hand in the area.

A penalty that Nenê converted. But he didn't celebrate intensely out of respect for his former club.

Nenê scored in the Brasileirão at 44 years and 32 days old. Four days after scoring against Vitória - his first in the current edition.

He holds the record for the oldest athlete to score in the era of points since last year.

The second on the list is Rogério Ceni, who scored with 42 years, 6 months, and 22 days in 2015.

The Top 3 also includes Zé Roberto, who scored for Palmeiras at 42 years, 2 months, and 28 days in 2016.

Vasco sees its deficit grow

The team that thrashed Santos on Sunday didn't show up on the field.

And saw Juventude increase the lead at 16, when Batalla's pass "tore" through the defense, leaving Taliari in great condition.

Diniz's team went into halftime with the expected greater ball possession, but without making Jandrei work even once.

Attempts

Record-breaker Nenê left the field at 13 in the final stage.

Diniz took out Vegetti, who returned after serving a suspension. And didn't have a chance to make a difference.

And, in sequence, left Vasco without original defenders on the field by taking out the yellow-carded Lucas Freitas.

The Rio team created and attacked more.

But only had a real chance of scoring thanks to Coutinho's long-range finish.

It was up to Juventude to have more opportunities.

Léo Jardim erra saída de bola na frente da área e dá passe de graça para Mandaca, que toca para Gabriel Taliari sem goleiro. O atacante finaliza, mas Tchê Tchê salva o Vasco praticamente em cima da linha!#vasco#juventude#brasileirão#tchêtchê#futebolpic.twitter.com/hZHZPKeOGK

— ge (@geglobo) August 20, 2025

Who won again and is evolving in Carpini's return.

📊 Table and schedule 📅

Juventude reached 18 points in the Brasileirão - 17 of them conquered at Jaconi.

Owner of the most scored defense, it only reached its third game without being scored.

It is still 18th, but is only one point behind Vasco, the 16th.

Both teams reached 19 games in the Brasileirão.

And will play again next Sunday (24).

Papo will face Botafogo (5th). Again in Caxias do Sul.

While Cruz-Maltino will host Corinthians (14th).

See the complete Brasileirão classification here.

Photo: Fernando Alves/ECJ

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