Match report

Vasco DA Gama Defeats Vitoria 4-3 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
4–3
FT
Vitoria
Vitoria
Oct 5, 2025

Vasco DA Gama secured an intense victory against Vitoria in their Brazilian Serie A encounter, ending with a 4-3 scoreline. The match was marked by early chaos as Vitoria's Carlinhos received a red card for violent conduct at the very beginning. Despite this setback and another red card for Lucas Halter later on, Vitoria fought back to lead twice in the game. However, goals from N. Moreira, Rayan (two), and GB ensured Vasco DA Gama triumphed in an unforgettable match.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama: 4 goals (N. Moreira, Rayan x2, GB)
  • • Vitoria: 3 goals (Aitor Cantalapiedra, Lucas Halter, R. Cáceres)
  • • Carlinhos of Vitoria was sent off with a red card in the first minute
  • • Lucas Halter received two yellow cards and was also dismissed from the match
  • • Rayan scored twice for Vasco DA Gama including a penalty

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 29 Lucas Oliveira
  • 12 Victor Luis
  • 6 Lucas Piton
  • 85 Mateus Carvalho
  • 18 Paulinho Paula
  • 15 B. Garre
  • 9 Matheus Franca
  • 11 C. A. Gomez
  • 7 David
  • 19 GB

Vitoria

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Arcanjo (G)
  • 27 R. Caceres (D)
  • 5 Lucas Halter (D)
  • 4 Camutanga (D)
  • 3 Ze Marcos (D)
  • 66 Maykon Jesus (D)
  • 33 Erick (M)
  • 8 Ronald Lopes (M)
  • 44 Baralhas (M)
  • 17 A. Cantalapiedra (M)
  • 79 Renato Kayzer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Thiago Couto
  • 2 Claudinho
  • 77 Neris
  • 50 P. Roberto
  • 6 Pepe
  • 21 Dudu
  • 29 Willian Oliveira
  • 10 Matheuzinho
  • 7 Romarinho
  • 11 Osvaldo
  • 19 Kike Saverio
  • 99 Carlinhos

Timeline

  1. Vitoria
    ?' Vitoria Card · Red Card
    Carlinhos

    Violent conduct

  2. Vasco DA Gama
    6' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Moreira · Assist: Paulo Henrique
  3. Vitoria
    26' Vitoria Goal · Normal Goal
    Aitor Cantalapiedra · Assist: Erick
  4. Vitoria
    34' Vitoria Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Halter · Assist: Aitor Cantalapiedra
  5. Vasco DA Gama
    38' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Renan

    Foul

  6. Vasco DA Gama
    46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Puma Rodríguez · On: Lucas Piton
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Vegetti · On: Andres Gomez
  8. Vasco DA Gama
    52' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Rayan · Assist: Andres Gomez
  9. Vasco DA Gama
    65' Vasco DA Gama Var · Penalty confirmed
    Robert Renan
  10. Vitoria
    65' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Halter

    Argument

  11. Vasco DA Gama
    68' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Penalty
    Rayan
  12. Vitoria
    70' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Halter

    Argument

  13. Vitoria
    70' Vitoria Card · Red Card
    Lucas Halter

    Argument

  14. Vitoria
    72' Vitoria Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cáceres · Assist: Erick
  15. Vasco DA Gama
    78' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cauan Barros · On: Matheus França
  16. Vitoria
    80' Vitoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Erick · On: Claudinho
  17. Vitoria
    80' Vitoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aitor Cantalapiedra · On: Osvaldo
  18. Vasco DA Gama
    81' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Moreira · On: David
  19. Vitoria
    81' Vitoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ronald · On: Dudu
  20. Vitoria
    87' Vitoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Renato Kayzer · On: Romarinho
  21. Vasco DA Gama
    88' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tchê Tchê · On: GB
  22. Vitoria
    90'+3 Vitoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Camutanga · On: Neris
  23. Vitoria
    90'+7 Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Zé Marcos

    Argument

  24. Vasco DA Gama
    90' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    GB · Assist: Lucas Piton

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Vitoria
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 89% 70%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 558 201
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 3.18 1.34
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 498 140
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vitoria's early red card to Carlinhos changed the momentum, but N. Moreira gave Vasco an immediate lead at 6 minutes
  • ▸ Lucas Halter and Aitor Cantalapiedra scored two quick goals for Vitoria to take a temporary lead by the half-time mark
  • ▸ Rayan's penalty goal in the second half was crucial, giving Vasco DA Gama control with a 3-2 advantage