In a match held at the iconic São Januário stadium, Juventude showcased their resilience, defeating Vasco da Gama 3-1 in an exciting encounter of the 33rd round. Despite Vasco da Gama’s strong start, marked by Rayan Vitor’s goal at the 25th minute, Juventude responded with an incredible comeback. Goals from Marcelo Hermes (38’ 1T), Nenê (45’ 1T), and Ewerthon (44’ 2T) turned the match in favor of the visitors, celebrating a decisive victory.
In the second half, Luis Mandaca had a chance to extend the lead, but his shot hit the post in the 71st minute, keeping the scoreline intact.
Nenê stood out as the player of the match, contributing 1 goal and attempting 3 shots at the goal. Ewerthon also made an impression, scoring as a key defender.
Gabriel Taliari thrilled the crowd with a dazzling nutmeg on Hugo Moura at the 40th minute of the first half.
Vasco’s head coach, Fernando Diniz Silva, lined up a 4-3-3 formation featuring Léo Jardim in goal; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Pitón in defense; and Cauan Barros, Hugo Moura, and Philippe Coutinho in midfield, supporting forwards Andres Gómez, Rayan Vitor, and Nuno Moreira.
Meanwhile, Thiago Carpini’s Juventude deployed a 3-5-2 system with Jandrei guarding the net; Luan Freitas, Rodrigo Sam, and Wilker Ángel in defense; Igor Formiga, Caíque Gonçalves, Daniel Peixoto, Marcelo Hermes, and Nenê in midfield; and Rafael Bilu plus Gabriel Taliari leading the attack.
Fernando Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho officiated the match at São Januário.
In their upcoming fixtures, Vasco will face Grêmio away from home while Juventude is set to play Cruzeiro at home.
With this victory, Juventude now has 42 points, sitting in 10th place, while Vasco da Gama remains with 32 points in 18th position.
Vasco da Gama Substitutions
58’ 2T – Nuno Moreira out for Matheus França
76’ 2T – Carlos Cuesta out for José Luis Rodríguez
77’ 2T – Lucas Pitón out for GB
Yellow Cards for Vasco da Gama:
7’ 2T Philippe Coutinho (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
9’ 2T Carlos Cuesta (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
33’ 2T Paulo Henrique (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Vasco da Gama:
42’ 2T Paulo Henrique (Red for second yellow)
Juventude Substitutions
25’ 1T – Caíque Gonçalves out for Jádson
29’ 1T – Wilker Ángel out for Marcos Paulo
45’ 2T – Rafael Bilu out for Luis Mandaca, Hugo Moura out for Tchê Tchê
69’ 2T – Daniel Peixoto out for Giovanny, Nenê out for Ewerthon, Andres Gómez out for Pablo Vegetti
Yellow Cards for Juventude:
36’ 1T Rodrigo Sam (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
5’ 2T Gabriel Taliari (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
12’ 2T Nenê (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
20’ 2T Igor Formiga (Unsportsmanlike conduct)