Vasco’s hero gets emotional after Copa do Brasil victory: ‘I’m a fighter!’

On Thursday evening (11), Vasco da Gama defeated Fluminense in the first match of the semi-final of the Brazilian Cup and secured an advantage in the clash that will define one of the finalists of the national competition. With the final score of 2 x 1, the team led by coach Fernando Diniz took the lead at home and now only needs a draw to qualify.

Among the main highlights of the match was Argentina’s Pablo Vegetti. Hero of the duel, the center forward was responsible for snatching the tie from the scoreboard in the 49th minute of the 2nd half, when the match was already close to the end. In the post-match interview, the team’s idol Hill Giant He couldn’t hold back his emotion.

Vegetti gives Vasco the lead in the semi-final

In a tough clash at the Maracanã, Vasco fans saw their favorite team find themselves at a disadvantage when Kevin Serna opened the scoring for Fluminense. However, with the support of the supporters and a tactical plan well put in place by the coach, the Cruz Maltino He went up and looked for a draw, with Rayan, and a comeback, with Vegetti. Excited by the result, the Vasco center forward said:

“We just need to believe it more. It was a very similar game, very similar. We made a mistake on the dead ball, but we just believed. We adjusted something in the marking and movement to hit the ball and attack Fluminense. We knew that in attack we had players who were always unbalanced and we believed in it. We only won one game. We still can’t celebrate anything. We are very happy, I am very excited. But we haven’t yet achieved what we want, which is to reach the final.” said Vegetti.

“I am a fighter. I work hard to honor this jersey, to defend it with my life and my heart. It’s been two and a half years since I arrived here and I can say that I love this club and this jersey. I always try to defend her in the best way possible.“, concluded Vasco’s top scorer.

Next meeting

With the score 2 x 1 in favor, Vasco da Gama has a great advantage for the second leg of the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil 2025. Even having the chance to draw to qualify within 90 minutes, Fernando Diniz’s team returns to the field next Sunday (14), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasilia time), still at the Maracanã.