Match report

Vasco DA Gama Defeats Palmeiras 2-1 in Serie A

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
2–1
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Mar 12, 2026

Vasco DA Gama held off a spirited Palmeiras to secure a 2-1 victory in the Serie A clash, powered by second-half goals from Thiago Mendes and Cuiabano, despite J. López's early opener for Palmeiras.

Key Facts

  • • J. López (Palmeiras) opened the scoring in the 40th minute.
  • • Thiago Mendes (Vasco DA Gama) equalized in the 63rd minute.
  • • Cuiabano (Vasco DA Gama) secured the win with a goal in the 74th minute.
  • • Vasco DA Gama saw two yellow cards, one to Tchê Tchê (52') and another to Thiago Mendes (85').
  • • Palmeiras had three yellow cards, to Luighi (72'), Allan Elias (90+3').

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Léo Jardim (G)
  • 96 Paulo Henrique (D)
  • 4 Alan Saldivia (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 6 Lucas Piton (D)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 25 Hugo Moura (M)
  • 3 Tchê Tchê (M)
  • 17 Nuno Moreira (F)
  • 7 David (F)
  • 11 Andrés Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 66 Cuiabano
  • 10 Johan Rojas
  • 28 Adson
  • 77 Claudio Spinelli
  • 88 Cauan Barros
  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 2 Puma Rodríguez
  • 98 JP
  • 18 Marino Hinestroza
  • 20 Brenner
  • 9 Matheus França

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Carlos Miguel (G)
  • 12 Khellven (D)
  • 15 Gustavo Gómez (D)
  • 3 Bruno Fuchs (D)
  • 6 Jefté (D)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 8 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 11 Jhon Arias (M)
  • 19 Ramón Sosa (M)
  • 7 Felipe Anderson (M)
  • 42 José López (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Allan
  • 31 Luighi Hanri
  • 4 Agustín Giay
  • 30 Lucas Evangelista
  • 56 Arthur Gabriel
  • 24 Aranha
  • 14 Marcelo Lomba
  • 22 Joaquín Piquerez
  • 48 Larson
  • 32 Emiliano Martínez
  • 50 Luis Pacheco

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    40' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    J. López · Assist: Marlon Freitas
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Piton · On: Cuiabano
  3. Vasco DA Gama
    52' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Tchê Tchê

    Foul

  4. Vasco DA Gama
    57' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Moreira · On: Adson
  5. Vasco DA Gama
    57' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tchê Tchê · On: J. Rojas
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    63' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Mendes · Assist: David
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: David · On: C. Spinelli
  8. Palmeiras
    69' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Felipe Anderson · On: Allan Elias
  9. Palmeiras
    69' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. López · On: Luighi
  10. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Luighi

    Foul

  11. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sosa · On: Lucas Evangelista
  12. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Khellven · On: Agustín Giay
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    74' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Cuiabano · Assist: Paulo Henrique
  14. Vasco DA Gama
    78' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hugo Moura · On: Cauan Barros
  15. Vasco DA Gama
    85' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Mendes

    Time wasting

  16. Palmeiras
    90'+3 Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Allan Elias

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Palmeiras
Fouls 6 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 439 437
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.00 0.63
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 368 374
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 11 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thiago Mendes' equalizer in the 63rd minute shifted the momentum in favor of Vasco DA Gama, who had been under pressure.
  • ▸ Cuiabano's goal in the 74th minute sealed Vasco DA Gama's victory and put Palmeiras on the back foot in their quest for a comeback.