Match report
Vasco DA Gama Defeats Sport Recife 3-2 in Serie A Clash
Sport Recife
2–3
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Aug 31, 2025
Vasco DA Gama secured a hard-fought victory over Sport Recife in the latest Serie A match, with a final score of 3-2. The match saw early goals from N. Moreira and Coutinho for Vasco DA Gama, before Lucas Lima equalized for Sport Recife via penalty. P. Vegetti's second goal for Vasco and Ramon Menezes' late effort added to the drama.
Key Facts
- • N. Moreira opened the scoring in the 8th minute for Vasco DA Gama.
- • Lucas Lima equalized with a penalty kick at the 25th minute for Sport Recife.
- • Coutinho and P. Vegetti scored goals for Vasco DA Gama, securing their lead at 3-1.
- • Ramon Menezes found the back of the net in the 74th minute to make it 3-2.
- • Sport Recife made several substitutions throughout the match, including Ramon Menezes and Ze Lucas.
Lineups
Sport Recife
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel (G)
- 33 Matheus Alexandre (D)
- 6 J. Silva (D)
- 40 Ramon Menezes (D)
- 13 Aderlan (D)
- 58 Ze Lucas (M)
- 14 C. Rivera (M)
- 17 Matheusinho (M)
- 10 Lucas Lima (M)
- 38 Leo Pereira (M)
- 18 Derik Lacerda (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Caique Franca
- 46 Riquelme
- 48 Felype Gabriel
- 3 Kevyson
- 28 Pedro Augusto
- 21 Lucas Kal
- 19 Hyoran
- 20 R. Atencio
- 11 Romarinho
- 30 Chrystian Barletta
- 9 I. Ramirez
- 92 Pablo
Vasco DA Gama
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Leo Jardim (G)
- 2 J. Rodriguez (D)
- 25 Hugo Moura (D)
- 43 Lucas Freitas (D)
- 6 Lucas Piton (D)
- 88 Cauan Barros (M)
- 8 Jair (M)
- 77 Rayan (M)
- 10 Coutinho (M)
- 17 N. Moreira (M)
- 99 P. Vegetti (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Daniel Fuzato
- 29 Lucas Oliveira
- 30 Robert Renan
- 22 Paulinho
- 12 Victor Luis
- 66 Leandrinho
- 85 Mateus Carvalho
- 15 B. Garre
- 11 C. A. Gomez
- 7 David
- 9 Matheus Franca
- 90 Alex Teixeira
Timeline
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8' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal GoalN. Moreira · Assist: Puma Rodríguez
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17' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardHugo Moura
Foul
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25' Sport Recife Goal · PenaltyLucas Lima
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26' Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardLucas Lima
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33' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1Off: Jair · On: Mateus Cocão
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43' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal GoalCoutinho · Assist: N. Moreira
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49' Vasco DA Gama Goal · PenaltyP. Vegetti
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65' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1Off: Ze Lucas · On: Romarinho
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66' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2Off: Léo Pereira · On: Chrystian Barletta
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74' Sport Recife Goal · Normal GoalRamon Menezes · Assist: Lucas Lima
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75' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3Off: Aderlan · On: Kevyson
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75' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4Off: Matheusinho · On: R. Atencio
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79' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2Off: Coutinho · On: David
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79' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Moreira · On: Matheus França
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85' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4Off: Cauan Barros · On: Lucas Oliveira
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88' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Silva · On: Pablo
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90'+6 Sport Recife Card · Yellow CardDerik Lacerda
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sport Recife | Vasco DA Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 449 | 378 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| xG | 1.53 | 1.62 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 379 | 316 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vasco DA Gama's early lead through N. Moreira set a strong tone in the first half.
- ▸ The penalty goal by Lucas Lima brought Sport Recife back into contention, but Vasco DA Gama responded with two quick goals to regain control.