Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense
Match Report
Vasco pulled off a sensational comeback at the Maracanã, beating Fluminense 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner from Thiago Mendes in the 96th minute. The hosts looked dead and buried at 2-1 down before turning the derby on its head in dramatic fashion.
Agustín Canobbio gave Fluminense the dream start, scoring inside the opening minute off a Luciano Acosta assist. Hercules restored the visitors' lead in the 54th minute — again set up by Acosta — before Nuno Moreira hit back for Vasco just five minutes later. Claudio Spinelli leveled things in the 88th minute, and Mendes completed the turnaround deep into added time.
The win lifts Vasco to 10th in the Serie A table on 8 points, while Fluminense slip to 4th with 13 points after seven rounds. A devastating collapse for the visitors — and a night the Maracanã won't forget in a hurry.
Match Events
1'
42'
A. Saldivia(Tripping)
46'
46'
50'
Thiago Mendes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
54'
59'
69'
69'
69'
80'
80'
80'
88'
90+5'
1'
(Tripping)A. Saldivia
42'
46'
46'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)Thiago Mendes
50'
54'
59'
69'
69'
69'
80'
80'
80'
88'
90+5'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fluminense | 6 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 20 |
| 9 | Vasco da Gama | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 12 |
Statistics
52%Possession48%
16Shots14
6Shots on Target5
5Corners5
9Fouls10
2Offsides2
2Yellow Cards0
402Passes384
3Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
26
Vasco da Gama wins
29
Draws
16
Fluminense wins
Goals: 91 - 79