Feeling such a defeat is important, according to the coach. However, Vasco must move forward quickly. The Brazilian Cup is right here.
Vasco was beaten 5-0 against Atlético-MG this Sunday (7), the goals came from Junior Alonso, Hulk, Dudu (2) and Victor Luís (own goal). In the match valid for the 38th day of the Brazilian Championship, the Minas Gerais team took advantage of the command on the field and the expulsion of Hugo Moura, in the 31st minute.
In the last eight matches, Cruzmaltino won only once and lost seven. During this period, Vasco’s team scored six goals and conceded 19. Shameful defeats are part of Vasco’s scenario for the season. In a press conference, coach Fernando Diniz even recalled the defeat against Independiente Del Valle, at Conmebol Sul-Americana.
“With 29 minutes of play, we were losing 1-0 and with one less (Hugo Moura was sent off for stepping on Dudu). It wasn’t the majority of the reserves, it was all the reserve players. Even the goalkeeper. If the U20s hadn’t been on vacation, they wouldn’t have even brought the reserves. Galo has a great offensive vocation. We could have done a better job in the second half, especially in terms of marking. It was a similar match to Del Valle (4-0 in Ecuador).”the commander said.
(Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco)
This is not the first time that Vasco is going through an unfavorable moment in 2025. Despite everything, the scenario frightens the supporters, who will fill the Maracanã next Thursday and will not stop supporting the team. Fernando Diniz explained how Vasco can overcome this crisis to reach the Copa do Brasil well.
“What’s left? We have to learn, like we learned in Venezuela. We learned in Venezuela and then we improved in the league. Then the pain of defeat remains. We have to learn from the pain. It’s a defeat we can’t admit. Not even 1-0, let alone 5-0. It’s something I carry. The ultimatum for me is every day, I don’t work to protect myself from the future. I take risks, I make up my mind.”emphasized Diniz during the press conference.
“When you win 6-0, if you listen to my interviews, it will not be different from what I say now. I like to work and do my best for the players and the Vasco fan. I hope this match will help Vasco become stronger to continue the Copa do Brasil and give the fan the joy they deserve.”he added.
Gigante da Colina finished the 2025 Brasileirão in 14th place and almost lost his place in the Copa Sudamericana. The latest performances sound a warning: changes must be made for next season. Before thinking about next year, Vasco still has at least two to play, which will be against Fluminense.
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