Match report

Vasco DA Gama Defeats Cruzeiro 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
2–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Sep 27, 2025

Vasco DA Gama stunned Cruzeiro with a resolute defensive performance and two well-timed strikes to secure a crucial 2-0 win in their Serie A encounter. Early goal by Rayan and Paulo Henrique's second-half finish sealed the deal for Vasco, who now look to build on this morale-boosting victory.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama won 2-0 against Cruzeiro in Serie A.
  • • Rayan scored at minute 8 with an assist from Paulo Henrique.
  • • Paulo Henrique added the second goal at minute 61.
  • • Cruzeiro had multiple substitutions but couldn't find a breakthrough.

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Leo Jardim (G)
  • 96 Paulo Henrique (D)
  • 46 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 2 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 88 Cauan Barros (M)
  • 25 Hugo Moura (M)
  • 77 Rayan (M)
  • 10 Coutinho (M)
  • 17 N. Moreira (M)
  • 99 P. Vegetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 22 Paulinho
  • 12 Victor Luis
  • 29 Lucas Oliveira
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 18 Paulinho Paula
  • 85 Mateus Carvalho
  • 14 Guilherme Estrella
  • 15 B. Garre
  • 9 Matheus Franca
  • 11 C. A. Gomez
  • 7 David

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 12 William Furtado (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 29 L. Romero (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 94 Wanderson (M)
  • 19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Leo Aragao
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 14 M. Gamarra
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 36 Kaua Prates
  • 5 Walace
  • 8 Matheus Henrique
  • 77 Japa
  • 21 Eduardo
  • 7 Marquinhos
  • 11 Y. Bolasie
  • 99 K. Arroyo

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    8' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Rayan · Assist: Paulo Henrique
  2. Cruzeiro
    46' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wanderson · On: K. Arroyo
  3. Vasco DA Gama
    57' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Moreira · On: Andres Gomez
  4. Vasco DA Gama
    57' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Vegetti · On: David
  5. Cruzeiro
    61' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christian · On: Matheus Henrique
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    61' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulo Henrique
  7. Cruzeiro
    63' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Kaiki

    Foul

  8. Vasco DA Gama
    66' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Cauan Barros

    Foul

  9. Cruzeiro
    68' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Romero · On: Marquinhos
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    80' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Coutinho · On: Matheus França
  11. Cruzeiro
    81' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jonathan Jesus · On: Joao Marcelo
  12. Cruzeiro
    81' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kaiki · On: Y. Bolasie
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+2 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Cuesta

    Time wasting

  14. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+2 Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlos Cuesta · On: Lucas Oliveira

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Cruzeiro
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 369 396
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.08 1.45
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 291 315
Shots Inside Box 7 16
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rayan's early goal in the 8th minute put Vasco DA Gama ahead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Paulo Henrique's second goal at minute 61 effectively ended Cruzeiro's hopes and solidified Vasco's victory.