Vasco DA Gama Turn 1-0 Deficit into 3-1 Serie A Win

Vasco DA Gama recovered from a 1-0 half-time deficit to beat Atletico Paranaense 3-1 in Serie A, with three second-half goals completing the comeback. S. Mendoza opened the scoring for Atletico Paranaense in the 22nd minute, converting Luiz Gustavo’s assist for a 1-0 running score.

Three goals changed the match

The turning point came in the 61st minute when F. Aguirre scored an own goal, counted for Vasco DA Gama, after an assist from Cuiabano. The score was 1-1. Bruno Duarte put Vasco ahead two minutes later, scoring in the 63rd minute from J. Rodriguez’s assist to make it 2-1.

Gabriel Pereira then extended the advantage in the 67th minute, with F. Colidio providing the assist for the 3-1 scoreline. Bruno Duarte and F. Colidio had both entered at half-time, while Atletico Paranaense also replaced S. Mendoza at the interval.

Vasco overcame the shot count

Atletico Paranaense had 51% possession and took 11 total shots to Vasco DA Gama’s seven, although both teams recorded three shots on goal. Vasco’s expected-goals figure was 0.71 compared with Atletico’s 0.31, supporting the visitors’ more efficient attacking display despite the hosts’ greater volume.

K. Viveros was sent off for Atletico Paranaense in the 77th minute, after Vasco had taken control. Dantas and Arthur Dias were booked in the 90th minute.

Steven Mendoza was the highest-rated player, receiving 7.7 after 45 minutes, one goal and three shots on target. Going into the match, Atletico Paranaense were ranked #5 with 54 points from 33 games, while Vasco DA Gama were ranked #14 with 38 points from 32 games. Atletico had listed a win in their most recent pre-match result; Vasco had listed a loss.