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Vasco defeats Vitória 1-0 in Copa do Brasil quarterfinals opener

Vasco defeated Vitória 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals at São Januário. The decisive goal was scored by Andrés Gómez in the second half. Despite the victory, the match was marked by controversy when Vasco midfielder Cauan Barros was sent off in the 17th minute following a VAR review for a handball that prevented a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

The result gives Vasco a significant advantage heading into the second leg, which will be played at Vitória's home stadium, Barradão, on September 2. A draw in the return match will be sufficient for Vasco to advance to the semifinals, while Vitória must win by at least two goals to qualify directly or one goal to force a penalty shootout.

Beyond the pitch, Vasco has engaged in legal action regarding stadium usage, seeking to host matches at the Maracanã, though the club has also confirmed plans to use São Januário for the upcoming fixture.

Entities

Andrés Gómez · Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 · Cauan Barros · Copa do Brasil · Esporte Clube Vitória · Juninho · Palmeiras · Pedro Emanuel · São Januário · Vasco da Gama · Vitória

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Palmeiras was the best team in the first phase of the national tournament
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The match will take place at São Januário in Rio de Janeiro
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Vasco da Gama Sub-20 and Palmeiras Sub-20 will face each other in the first leg of the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 final
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The game is scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 18:00 Brasília time
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vasco finished the first phase in second place with 36 points
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Juninho expressed confidence in the Vasco squad ahead of the final

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