Match report

Vasco DA Gama Defeats Sao Paulo 2-0 in Serie A

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
2–0
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Nov 22, 2018

Vasco DA Gama stuns Sao Paulo with a 2-0 win in the Brazilian Serie A, securing a vital three points. Goals from Andrey and Yago Pikachu sealed the victory for Vasco DA Gama, who controlled the game despite Sao Paulo's efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama 2-0 Sao Paulo
  • • Andrey scored the first goal at minute 18
  • • Yago Pikachu secured the second goal in stoppage time
  • • Sao Paulo had three players receive yellow cards: Hudson, Rodrigo Caio, and Bruno Peres
  • • Maxi López provided the assist for Yago Pikachu's goal

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 Fernando Miguel (G)
  • 25 Leandro Castán (D)
  • 34 Werley (D)
  • 13 Luiz Gustavo (D)
  • 37 Henrique (D)
  • 8 Thiago Galhardo (M)
  • 5 L. Desábato (M)
  • 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
  • 15 Andrey (M)
  • 11 M. López (F)
  • 7 Kelvin (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 Caio Monteiro
  • 3 O. Henríquez
  • 21 Willian Maranhão
  • 20 Dudu
  • 6 Fabricio
  • 9 A. Ríos
  • 14 Ricardo Graça
  • 26 Giovanni Augusto
  • 31 Raul
  • 32 Bruno Cosendey
  • 38 Marrony
  • 44 Jordi

Sao Paulo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jean (G)
  • 15 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 5 R. Arboleda (D)
  • 14 Reinaldo (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo Caio (D)
  • 22 Éverton (M)
  • 25 Húdson (M)
  • 8 Jucilei (M)
  • 37 Helio Junio (F)
  • 10 Nenê (M)
  • 7 S. Tréllez (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Shaylon
  • 29 Pedro Bortoluzo
  • 39 Antony
  • 38 Lucas Melo
  • 32 Rodrigo
  • 4 Anderson Martins
  • 12 Sidão
  • 16 Edimar Fraga
  • 18 Everton Felipe
  • 28 Felipe Araruna
  • 31 Liziero

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    18' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrey
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    19' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    L. Desábato
  3. Sao Paulo
    27' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Húdson
  4. Sao Paulo
    40' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Caio
  5. Sao Paulo
    43' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Peres
  6. Sao Paulo
    63' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Húdson · On: Shaylon
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    72' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Gustavo
  8. Sao Paulo
    72' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tréllez · On: Pedro Bortoluzo
  9. Vasco DA Gama
    75' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kelvin · On: Caio Monteiro
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    76' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Werley · On: Oswaldo Henriquez
  11. Sao Paulo
    82' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Helinho · On: Antony
  12. Vasco DA Gama
    83' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Desábato · On: Willian Maranhão
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+5 Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Yago Pikachu · Assist: Maxi López
  14. Sao Paulo
    90' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Antony

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Sao Paulo
Fouls 19 22
Pass Accuracy 74% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 246 445
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 181 377
Shots Inside Box 2 1
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 6 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Andrey's early goal at minute 18 set the tone for Vasco DA Gama's performance, giving them a strong start and morale boost
  • ▸ Yago Pikachu's late goal in stoppage time at minute 90 sealed the victory for Vasco DA Gama, leaving Sao Paulo with no time to respond