Match report

Vasco DA Gama 2–1 Ponte Preta: Vital's Goal Secures Victory in Serie A Clash

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
2–1
FT
Ponte Preta
Ponte Preta
Dec 3, 2017

Vasco DA Gama secured a 2-1 victory over Ponte Preta in a highly competitive Serie A match, with goals from Paulinho and Mateus Vital proving crucial against Lucca's late penalty for Ponte Preta. The win boosts Vasco DA Gama's standing in the league, while Ponte Preta faces a tough fight to maintain their position.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama: Paulinho (28') and Mateus Vital (74')
  • • Ponte Preta: Lucca (penalty, 89')
  • • Yellow cards for Vasco DA Gama: Paulinho, Wellington Silva, Anderson Martins, Gilberto, Nenê
  • • Yellow cards for Ponte Preta: Jeferson, Lucca, Marllon, Nino Paraíba, Elton
  • • Substitutions: Mateus Vital for Nenê, Jean Irmer for Evander, Éder Luís for Madson (Vasco DA Gama)

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Silva (G)
  • 4 Anderson Martins (D)
  • 3 Paulão (D)
  • 2 Mádson (D)
  • 6 Gilberto Junior (D)
  • 8 Yago Picachu (M)
  • 5 Wellington
  • 11 Paulinho (M)
  • 10 Nenê (M)
  • 9 A. Ríos (F)
  • 7 Evander (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 Mateus Vital
  • 14 Jean
  • 21 Éder Luís
  • 20 Wagner
  • 19 Paulo Vitor
  • 15 Bruno Paulista
  • 13 Rafael Marques
  • 12 Gabriel Félix
  • 16 Alan Cardoso
  • 23 Andrey
  • 18 Caio Monteiro
  • 22 Guilherme Costa

Ponte Preta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Aranha (G)
  • 2 Nino Paraíba (D)
  • 3 Marllon (D)
  • 7 Danilo Barcelos (M)
  • 6 Jeferson (D)
  • 5 Wendel (M)
  • 8 Elton (M)
  • 4 Luan Peres (D)
  • 11 Léo Gamalho (F)
  • 9 Lucca (M)
  • 10 Leo Melo (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 Claudinho
  • 16 Naldo
  • 17 Felipe
  • 13 Fernandinho
  • 12 João Carlos
  • 14 Yago
  • 19 Jádson
  • 15 Sávio

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    28' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulinho · Assist: Yago Pikachu
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    29' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Paulinho
  3. Ponte Preta
    32' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Jeferson
  4. Ponte Preta
    35' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Lucca
  5. Vasco DA Gama
    38' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Wellington Silva
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    45' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Anderson Martins
  7. Ponte Preta
    46' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Marllon
  8. Ponte Preta
    54' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Nino Paraíba
  9. Vasco DA Gama
    57' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Gilberto
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    67' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Nenê
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nenê · On: Mateus Vital
  12. Vasco DA Gama
    70' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Evander · On: Jean Irmer
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    74' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Mateus Vital
  14. Ponte Preta
    77' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Danilo Barcelos · On: Claudinho
  15. Ponte Preta
    77' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wendel · On: Naldo
  16. Vasco DA Gama
    81' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Madson · On: Éder Luís
  17. Ponte Preta
    83' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leo Artur · On: Felipe Saraiva
  18. Ponte Preta
    87' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Elton
  19. Ponte Preta
    89' Ponte Preta Goal · Penalty
    Lucca

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Ponte Preta
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 339 327
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 254 253
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paulinho's early goal in the 28th minute provided Vasco DA Gama with a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Mateus Vital's substitute goal in the 74th minute secured Vasco DA Gama's lead, despite Ponte Preta's late penalty attempt.