“Rodriguinho settled any nerves before the break when he collected a pass from Isidro Pitta and lashed a right-footed strike from outside the box into the top right corner, giving Léo Jardim no chance and sending Bragantino into the dressing room ahead.”
Pivotal“Any hope Vasco had of a second-half response was extinguished when Henry Mosquera, despite carrying a yellow card, burst forward to tee up Isidro Pitta, who finished from close range into the left corner to double Bragantino's advantage.”
Pivotal“Substitute Fernando put the result beyond any doubt just minutes after coming on, converting to make it 3-0 and condemning Vasco to a chastening home defeat.”
Vasco da Gama
Bragantino
Outstanding performance
Bragantino•GoalkeeperBragantino arrived at São Januário and executed a textbook away performance, absorbing Vasco's ball circulation — the hosts finished with 58% possession and 107 passes — before punishing them with clinical finishing when it mattered. The opener, a Rodriguinho screamer from outside the box on the stroke of half-time, set the tone: Vasco had done the running, Bragantino had done the scoring. The second half told a similar story, with Isidro Pitta adding a second on 60 minutes before substitute Fernando sealed the rout on 77, turning what might have been a nervous final stretch into a comfortable evening for the visitors. Bragantino's 21 shots and five big chances created — against Vasco's two — underlined just how exposed the home side's defensive structure was when Bragantino transitioned. For Vasco, a damaging result that compounds pressure on their season; for Bragantino, a performance that signals genuine intent in the Serie A title race.
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assist: Henry Mosquera
Goal! RB Bragantino leads 2-0 against Vasco da Gama. Isidro Pitta scores with a right-footed shot from close range into the left corner, assisted by Henry Mosquera.
Henry MosqueraYellow CardHenry Mosquera of RB Bragantino receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Henry Mosquera of RB Bragantino.
Adson from Vasco da Gama won a free kick on the right wing.
Vasco da Gama is awarded a corner after Gustavo Marques concedes it.
Claudio Spinelli's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Alix from RB Bragantino had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide of the goal after a corner.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after Léo Jardim concedes.
New attacking attempt. Juninho Capixaba of RB Bragantino heads the ball from the center of the box, but Léo Jardim of Vasco da Gama saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Agustín Sant'Anna with a cross.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a concession by Robert Renan.
Substitution for Vasco da Gama: Brenner comes on for Johan Rojas.
Substitution for Vasco da Gama: Cuiabano replaces Lucas Piton.
Thiago Mendes from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in defense.
Isidro Pitta from RB Bragantino committed a foul.
Eric Ramires from RB Bragantino had a shot from the center of the box with his right foot, but it was blocked.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino attempts an attack with a header from close range, but Léo Jardim from Vasco da Gama makes a save in the top center of the goal.
José Herrera's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Henry Mosquera's cross.
Claudio Spinelli from Vasco da Gama missed a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box high and wide to the right. The assist came from Jotavve Fonseca's cross.
The second half starts with the score at Vasco da Gama 0, RB Bragantino 1.
The first half ends with Vasco da Gama 0, RB Bragantino 1.
assist: Isidro Pitta
Goal! RB Bragantino takes the lead 1-0 against Vasco da Gama. Rodriguinho scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top right corner, assisted by Isidro Pitta.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Henry Mosquera from RB Bragantino attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but Léo Jardim from Vasco da Gama saves it in the left corner.
Cauan Barros from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in defense.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino commits a foul.
New attacking attempt. Henry Mosquera of RB Bragantino shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but Léo Jardim of Vasco da Gama saves it in the left corner.
Isidro Pitta from RB Bragantino attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Léo Jardim from Vasco da Gama. The assist was provided by José Herrera.
Foul committed by Johan Rojas of Vasco da Gama.
Henry Mosquera of RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Andrés Gómez from Vasco da Gama had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Adson.
Claudio Spinelli of Vasco da Gama makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but Tiago Volpi, the goalkeeper for RB Bragantino, saves it in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Cauan Barros of Vasco da Gama.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box. The assist came from Henry Mosquera, who provided a cross.
Johan Rojas of Vasco da Gama commits a handball.
RodriguinhoYellow CardRodriguinho from RB Bragantino receives a yellow card for a foul.
Thiago Mendes from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in defense.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino commits a foul.
Gabriel's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Gustavo Marques provided the assist.
Handball by Adson for Vasco da Gama.
Vasco da Gama wins a corner after Gustavo Marques concedes.
Isidro Pitta from RB Bragantino had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but the ball went high. Alix provided the assist.
Foul committed by Henry Mosquera of RB Bragantino.
Cauan Barros from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a concession by Andrés Gómez.
Foul committed by Thiago Mendes of Vasco da Gama.
Eric Ramires from RB Bragantino won a free kick in the defensive area.
Isidro Pitta from RB Bragantino had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Henry Mosquera.
Rodriguinho from RB Bragantino had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, but he missed to the left. Eric Ramires provided the assist.
Alix from RB Bragantino missed a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a concession by Robert Renan.
Henry Mosquera's shot from outside the box is blocked. Tiago Volpi provided the assist.
Cauan Barros from Vasco da Gama commits a foul.
José Herrera from RB Bragantino won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Agustín Sant'Anna of RB Bragantino.
Andrés Gómez from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Eric Ramires of RB Bragantino.
Thiago Mendes from Vasco da Gama won a free kick in defense.
Juninho Capixaba from RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Claudio Spinelli from Vasco da Gama committed a foul.
Juninho Capixaba of RB Bragantino attempts a header from the center of the box, but Léo Jardim of Vasco da Gama makes a save in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Agustín Sant'Anna, who provided the cross.
Corner awarded to RB Bragantino after a concession by Andrés Gómez.
Thiago Mendes from Vasco da Gama attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Tiago Volpi from RB Bragantino makes a save in the right corner. The assist was provided by Cauan Barros.
Offside called against Vasco da Gama. Johan Rojas is in an offside position.
Vasco da Gama wins a corner after Agustín Sant'Anna concedes.
Andrés Gómez of Vasco da Gama commits a foul.
Agustín Sant'Anna of RB Bragantino won a free kick in defense.
Andrés Gómez from Vasco da Gama won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Alix of RB Bragantino.
The first half begins.
Vasco da Gama welcome Bragantino to São Januário on Sunday night in a Brasileirão clash that pits a leaky home defence against one of the division's more potent attacks. With Carlos Cuesta suspended and several key players unavailable, Renato Gaúcho's men face a stern test, while Bragantino arrive sitting sixth and hungry to close the gap on the top five.
