At São Januário, Vasco is losing to Volta Redonda by 1-0 this Saturday (14th), in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Cariocão.
Detail: the Cruz-Maltino is playing with its starting lineup – the same one that took the field in the 1-0 defeat to Bahia in the Brasileirão.
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Before the 30-minute mark, in a perfect counterattack that started on the left side, Ygor Catatau received the ball behind Vasco’s defense, entered the box, and fired a powerful shot to put Voltaço in the lead.
The winner will face Fluminense or Bangu in the semifinals.
With Vasco in the relegation zone of the Brasileirão, an early elimination from the Cariocão would increase the pressure even more on coach Fernando Diniz.
In fact, at the end of the first half, the Cruz-Maltino fans booed loudly and sang “It’s not a joke, it’s an obligation to win at the Caldeirão,” along with the traditional “Hey, Diniz, go f*** yourself.”
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