Match report

Vasco DA Gama Defeats Atletico Paranaense 1-0 in Serie A

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
1–0
FT
Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense
May 10, 2026

Vasco DA Gama secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Atletico Paranaense in the Brazilian Serie A, with Thiago Mendes scoring the lone goal at the 37th minute. The match saw multiple substitutions from both sides, but Vasco DA Gama maintained their defensive solidity to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama: 1-0 Atletico Paranaense (Serie A)
  • • Thiago Mendes scored the only goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Puma Rodríguez
  • • Vasco DA Gama showed resilience with several key substitutions throughout the game
  • • Thiago Mendes and J. Rojas received yellow cards for Vasco DA Gama
  • • Atletico Paranaense made multiple substitutions but could not find the equalizer

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Léo Jardim (G)
  • 2 Puma Rodríguez (D)
  • 46 Carlos Cuesta (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 6 Lucas Piton (D)
  • 25 Hugo Moura (M)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 28 Adson (M)
  • 10 Johan Rojas (M)
  • 11 Andrés Gómez (M)
  • 77 Claudio Spinelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Tchê Tchê
  • 17 Nuno Moreira
  • 20 Brenner
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 83 Ramon Rique
  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 82 Riquelme Avellar
  • 4 Alan Saldivia
  • 98 JP
  • 18 Marino Hinestroza
  • 9 Matheus França
  • 7 David

Atletico Paranaense

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Santos (G)
  • 22 Carlos Terán (D)
  • 33 Juan Felipe Aguirre (D)
  • 4 Arthur Dias (D)
  • 2 Gilberto Junior (M)
  • 27 Juan Portilla (M)
  • 14 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 7 Stiven Mendoza (M)
  • 48 Bruno Braga Ramos (F)
  • 8 João Cruz (F)
  • 70 Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Leonardo Derik
  • 5 Felipinho
  • 47 Chiqueti
  • 10 Bruno Zapelli
  • 11 Isaac
  • 1 Mycael
  • 26 Claudinho
  • 3 Léo
  • 63 Diogo Riquelme
  • 16 Jádson
  • 53 Dudu
  • 21 Leozinho

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    7' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Mendes
  2. Atletico Paranaense
    11' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Teran · On: Leo Derik
  3. Vasco DA Gama
    37' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Mendes · Assist: Puma Rodríguez
  4. Vasco DA Gama
    63' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rojas
  5. Atletico Paranaense
    63' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luiz Gustavo · On: Felipinho
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rojas · On: Tchê Tchê
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Renan

    Holding

  8. Atletico Paranaense
    72' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruninho · On: Chiqueti
  9. Atletico Paranaense
    73' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joao Cruz · On: B. Zapelli
  10. Atletico Paranaense
    73' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Renan Peixoto · On: Isaac
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    77' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adson · On: N. Moreira
  12. Vasco DA Gama
    77' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Spinelli · On: Brenner
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+1 Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Piton · On: Lucas Freitas
  14. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+1 Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andres Gomez · On: Ramon Rique
  15. Vasco DA Gama
    90' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Andres Gomez

    Roughing

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Atletico Paranaense
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 89% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 480 427
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.22 0.66
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0.15 0.15
Accurate Passes 426 356
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vasco DA Gama's goal by Thiago Mendes in the 37th minute set the tone for the match
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams in the second half did not change the game's momentum