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Vasco and Fluminense draw 0-0 in Copa do Brasil round of 16
Vasco and Fluminense played the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on 2 August 2026 at the Maracanã. The match ended 0‑0, with Vasco holding 51 % possession and 12 shots on target compared with Fluminense’s six shots. Both sides failed to convert any chances.
Pedro Emanuel’s Vasco has not conceded a goal in two consecutive games, a defensive improvement highlighted by the club. However, the team’s attack remains a concern; the coach has rotated three different attacking trios, using six forwards in five matches.
Former striker Rafael Sobis commented that Fluminense’s reserve attack is superior to Vasco’s starting line‑up. Fluminense has now recorded five straight draws, a streak not seen since 1992. The match’s officiating team was announced by the CBF, with Wilton Pereira Sampaio as referee.
The game generated 19 audience points for Globo in Rio de Janeiro, reflecting strong viewership for the goalless classic.
Entities
Copa do Brasil · Fluminense Football Club · Ignacio · Igor Rabello · Jair · Jair (volante) · Luis Zubeldía · Léo Jardim · Maracanã Stadium · Pedro Emanuel · Rafael Sobis · Thiago Silva
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vasco's attack has struggled, with multiple rotations and no consistent striker, leading to low goal conversion. odia.ig.com.br · oglobo.globo.com · www.supervasco.com
- [DISPUTED] Vasco held 51 % possession and limited Fluminense to 12 shots, six on target, while Vasco managed six shots total. extra.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rafael Sobis claimed that Fluminense's reserve attack is better than Vasco's starting attack. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fluminense has recorded five consecutive draws, a streak not seen since 1992. folhadoleste.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Vasco da Gama and Fluminense drew 0‑0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on 2 August 2026 at the Maracanã. extra.globo.com · rolandoabola.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br · explosaotricolor.com.br · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Under coach Pedro Emanuel, Vasco recorded two consecutive matches without conceding a goal for the first time in the season. futebolnarede.com.br · woomagazine.com.br · oglobo.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wilton Pereira Sampaio was appointed as referee for the second leg of the tie. explosaotricolor.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ex‑player Rafael Sobis said Fluminense’s reserve attack is better than Vasco’s starting attack. maquinadoesporte.com.br · euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vasco has rotated three different attacking trios under Pedro Emanuel, using six forwards in five matches. odia.ig.com.br · woomagazine.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pedro Emanuel’s Vasco has not conceded a goal in two consecutive matches. futebolnarede.com.br · woomagazine.com.br
- [DISPUTED] Vasco had 51 % possession and 12 shots on goal, while Fluminense had six shots. rolandoabola.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vasco and Fluminense played the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on 2 August 2026 at the Maracanã, ending 0‑0. rolandoabola.com.br · www.blogdobg.com.br