Rayan calls on fans and plans for title at Maracanã: ‘We will win there’

The young Rayan left the pitch of the Neo Química Arena on Wednesday evening (17), carrying the responsibility for the one who almost decided the first final of the Copa do Brasil. The striker was the protagonist of the most intense play in Corinthians’ 0-0 draw with Vasco, finding the net in the first half but seeing the goal disallowed for offside. Far from showing his despondency in the face of the invalidated offer, the player assumed the discourse of leadership and projected the decision for Rio de Janeiro with unshakeable optimism.

Coming off the field, the Vasco jewel ignored the pressure from Itaquera and focused on the atmosphere that awaits him in the second leg. Aware that Cruz-Maltina supporters sold their tickets for the decisive duel in record time, Rayan treated the Maracanã as the final trump card for victory.

“We had the opportunity to score here, there was an offside. On Sunday our fans will be there, the tickets are sold out. God willing, we will get the victory and the title there,” said the number 77.

Rayan scored a goal that wasn’t worth inches

The gesture mentioned by the attacker occurred in the first minutes and momentarily silenced the Fiel Torcida. Rayan received the ball deep and finished with precision, but the referee caught the irregular position that caused the play. This close goal showed that the boy does not feel the weight of big games, a characteristic that coach Fernando Diniz will certainly exploit in the second leg. The confident attitude during the interview reflects the feeling in the dressing room, which sees the away draw as a solid step towards the cup.

For next Sunday (21), at 6 p.m., the calculation is simple: whoever wins at the Maracanã will be the champion of the Copa do Brasil 2025. Rayan and his teammates are playing for a simple victory in front of their supporters. If the tie persists into regulation time, the decision will go to penalties. The striker’s promise, however, is that the Vasco party will take place within 90 minutes.

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