Match report
Vasco DA Gama Defeats Fortaleza EC 2-0 in Serie A Clash
Fortaleza EC
0–2
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Oct 16, 2025
Vasco DA Gama stunned the home crowd at the Castelão Stadium as they secured a crucial 2-0 win over Fortaleza EC, marking their dominance in the early stages of the second half and holding off relentless pressure to seal three vital points in Serie A. With key contributions from Rayan and David, Vasco navigated through challenges posed by Fortaleza's substitutions and player cards.
Key Facts
- • Vasco DA Gama won 2-0 over Fortaleza EC.
- • Rayan scored the first goal for Vasco in the 45th minute, assisted by Coutinho.
- • David found the back of the net in the 82nd minute to secure the win.
- • Hugo Moura was sent off for a red card at 40 minutes, leaving Fortaleza with ten men.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC
Starting XI
- 12 Brenno (G)
- 14 E. Mancuso (D)
- 33 E. Britez (D)
- 13 B. Kuscevic (D)
- 3 G. Avila (D)
- 29 Rodrigo
- 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
- 7 T. Pochettino (M)
- 10 Y. Guzman
- 26 Breno Lopes (M)
- 9 J. Lucero (F)
Substitutes
- 23 H. Leite
- 11 Marinho
- 16 Diogo Barbosa
- 18 Deyverson
- 20 Matheus Rossetto
- 22 Yago Pikachu
- 27 A. Bareiro
- 30 Pierre
- 34 Gazal
- 70 Pablo Roberto
- 80 J. Herrera
- 96 Moises
Vasco DA Gama
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Leo Jardim (G)
- 3 Tche Tche (D)
- 46 C. Cuesta (D)
- 30 Robert Renan (D)
- 6 Lucas Piton (D)
- 88 Cauan Barros (M)
- 25 Hugo Moura (M)
- 11 C. A. Gomez (M)
- 10 Coutinho (M)
- 17 N. Moreira (M)
- 77 Rayan (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Daniel Fuzato
- 29 Lucas Oliveira
- 43 Lucas Freitas
- 2 J. Rodriguez
- 12 Victor Luis
- 23 Thiago Mendes
- 85 Mateus Carvalho
- 18 Paulinho Paula
- 9 Matheus Franca
- 7 David
- 19 GB
- 99 P. Vegetti
Timeline
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34' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardCoutinho
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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40' Vasco DA Gama Card · Red CardHugo Moura
Tripping
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45'+2 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardE. Brítez
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45' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal GoalRayan · Assist: Coutinho
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46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1Off: Rodrigo · On: Matheus Rossetto
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48' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardBenjamin Kuscevic
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60' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Lucero · On: A. Bareiro
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61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1Off: Andres Gomez · On: Puma Rodríguez
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61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2Off: Coutinho · On: Matheus França
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61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Moreira · On: David
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70' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardA. Bareiro
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72' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Ávila · On: Deyverson
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72' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Guzman · On: Moises
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77' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Piton · On: Victor Luís
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78' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardDeyverson
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79' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Pochettino · On: Yago Pikachu
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82' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal GoalDavid
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88' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5Off: Tchê Tchê · On: Mateus Cocão
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90'+5 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardRobert Renan
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+6 Fortaleza EC Card · Red CardBenjamin Kuscevic
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Fortaleza EC | Vasco DA Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 27 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 27 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 429 | 370 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| xG | 1.91 | 0.49 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 2 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate Passes | 360 | 302 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vasco DA Gama capitalized on Hugo Moura's red card by scoring the opening goal in the first half through Rayan.
- ▸ The late second goal from David solidified Vasco's lead and secured a clean sheet, despite Fortaleza making several substitutions to counteract their reduced numbers.