Match report

Vasco DA Gama Stuns Fluminense 3-2 in Serie A Showdown

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
3–2
FT
Fluminense
Fluminense
Mar 19, 2026

Vasco DA Gama staged a remarkable comeback to stun Fluminense 3-2 in a gripping Serie A encounter. The visitors took an early lead through A. Canobbio, but Vasco DA Gama fought back to score three goals in the second half, with N. Moreira, C. Spinelli, and Thiago Mendes finding the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Vasco DA Gama 3-2 Fluminense
  • • Goals: A. Canobbio (1'), Hércules (54') for Fluminense; N. Moreira (59'), C. Spinelli (88'), Thiago Mendes (90') for Vasco DA Gama
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Saldivia (42'), Thiago Mendes (50') for Vasco DA Gama
  • • Substitutions: Matheus Martinelli for Otávio, Hugo Moura for J. Rojas for Vasco DA Gama; John Kennedy for R. Castillo, L. Acosta for Ganso for Fluminense

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Leo Jardim (G)
  • 96 Paulo Henrique (D)
  • 4 A. Saldivia (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 66 Cuiabano (D)
  • 25 Hugo Moura (M)
  • 17 N. Moreira (M)
  • 3 Tche Tche (M)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 11 Andres Gomez (M)
  • 7 David (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 2 J. Rodriguez
  • 46 C. Cuesta
  • 6 Lucas Piton
  • 28 Adson
  • 9 Matheus Franca
  • 10 J. Rojas
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 20 Brenner
  • 77 C. Spinelli
  • 18 M. Hinestroza
  • 98 JP

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fabio (G)
  • 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 4 Ignacio (D)
  • 3 Jemmes (D)
  • 6 Rene (D)
  • 35 Hercules (M)
  • 8 Martinelli (M)
  • 17 A. Canobbio (M)
  • 32 L. Acosta (M)
  • 11 J. Savarino (M)
  • 9 John Kennedy (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 10 PH Ganso
  • 25 Alisson
  • 23 Guga
  • 21 Igor Rabello
  • 46 Julio Fidelis
  • 94 Otavio
  • 7 Y. Soteldo
  • 13 Guilherme Arana
  • 29 J. Millan
  • 90 K. Serna
  • 19 R. Castillo

Timeline

  1. Fluminense
    1' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Canobbio · Assist: L. Acosta
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    42' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    A. Saldivia

    Tripping

  3. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: Otávio
  4. Vasco DA Gama
    46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hugo Moura · On: J. Rojas
  5. Vasco DA Gama
    50' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Mendes

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  6. Fluminense
    54' Fluminense Goal · Normal Goal
    Hércules · Assist: L. Acosta
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    59' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Moreira
  8. Fluminense
    69' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: John Kennedy · On: R. Castillo
  9. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: David · On: C. Spinelli
  10. Fluminense
    69' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Acosta · On: Ganso
  11. Fluminense
    80' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Savarino · On: K. Serna
  12. Fluminense
    80' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Samuel Xavier · On: Guga
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    88' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Spinelli · Assist: Cuiabano
  14. Vasco DA Gama
    90' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Mendes · Assist: J. Rojas

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Fluminense
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 14
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 400 382
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 0.99 0.73
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 340 324
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 9 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vasco DA Gama's early deficit was turned into a comeback, with N. Moreira scoring the equalizer in the 59th minute.
  • ▸ C. Spinelli's goal in the 88th minute provided a crucial lead, setting the stage for Thiago Mendes to seal the win in the 90th minute.