At Maracanã, Vasco defeated Fluminense 2-1 this Thursday (11th), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals.The Tricolor das Laranjeiras was better in the first half and, because of that, took...
At Maracanã, Vasco defeated Fluminense 2-1 this Thursday (11th), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
The Tricolor das Laranjeiras was better in the first half and, because of that, took the lead on the scoreboard.
With quick and vertical passing exchanges, Luis Zubeldía’s team overwhelmed the Cruz-Maltino defense, which struggled to organize its marking.
Lucho Acosta threatened right at the start of the game, but after a set-piece play, with a cross from Renê into the box and a header from Thiago Silva, Kevin Serna finished to open the scoring.
The ball deflected off the defense and went into the corner, leaving Léo Jardim with no chance to make the save.
Que linda jogada ensaiada do Tricolor no Maracanã! 🔥⚽
— ge (@geglobo) December 11, 2025
Serna coloca o Fluminense em vantagem na semifinal da Copa do Brasil!
📺 Você assiste ao vivo no @sportv!
#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/HYwAjJ6AnJ
Vasco showed difficulties in the offensive sector and only threatened when Puma Rodríguez appeared in the box to chip the ball over Fábio, but Thiago Silva came in to cover and save Fluminense.
After the break, the team led by Fernando Diniz came back hungrier and quickly equalized.
Andrés Gómez crossed from the left, the Tricolor defense slipped in marking, and Rayan appeared unmarked to blast the ball in.
OI, BOA NOITE!
— ge (@geglobo) December 12, 2025
Rayan aproveita bola que sobra na área e bate pro fundo das redes. O Vasco empata com o Fluminense no início do segundo tempo.#futebol#vasco#fluminense#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/piV7eM9vc6
The Cruz-Maltino striker reached 5 goals and matched Kaio Jorge of Cruzeiro at the top of the Copa do Brasil scoring charts.
Improvised at left-back to cover for the injured Lucas Piton, Pumita Rodríguez became a major offensive weapon for Vasco.
After being stopped by Fábio with a shot from a tight angle, the Uruguayan appeared free in the box to head the ball and hit the post.
Coutinho cruza e Puma Rodríguez cabeceia na trave. Quase a virada do Vasco!#futebol#vasco#fluminense#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/xtDzfbbZZv
— ge (@geglobo) December 12, 2025
In the last minute of stoppage time, after another cross from the left, Vegetti appeared to head the ball in and seal Vasco’s comeback in the derby.
🔥 Heated Atmosphere
In addition to the natural heat of Rio de Janeiro in December, the derby featured provocation and some moments of “regrettable scenes.”
Before the start of the match, a Vasco supporters’ group displayed a 3D mosaic with their mascot holding a shirt with the letter “C,” alluding to the year 1999, when their rival played in the third division of the Brazilian Championship.
👀 A torcida do Vasco aproveitou para provocar o Fluminense na festa no Maracanã durante a entrada dos jogadores em campo na noite desta quinta-feira, para o jogo de ida da semifinal da Copa do Brasil. No setor Norte, um mosaico 3D usou a figura do Eddie the Head, mascote da… pic.twitter.com/iQwo0kVZhG
— ge (@geglobo) December 11, 2025
And, with the ball rolling, there was no shortage of shoving and fierce disputes.
CONFUSÃO!
— ge (@geglobo) December 11, 2025
Clima esquenta entre jogadores de Vasco e Fluminense no Maracanã.#futebol#vasco#fluminense#copadobrasilpic.twitter.com/9pMoCa3J9A
🚦 What’s Next
With the win, Vasco only needs a draw next Sunday (14th), again at Maracanã, to secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil finals.
Fluminense, on the other hand, needs to win by two goals to qualify. If Tricolor wins by just one goal, the spot will be decided on penalties.
The finalist’s opponent will come from Corinthians vs Cruzeiro (first leg 1-0).
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Category: General Sports
