Serie A Regular Season - 12
Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 FT Sao Paulo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Luciano 10'
HT
46' ↓ Tche Tche ↑Adson
46' ↓ Paulo Henrique ↑J. Rodriguez
↓ Lucca Marques ↑P. dos Santos 58'
C. Soares 58'
62' ↓ J. Rojas ↑C. Spinelli
62' ↓ David ↑Brenner
↓ E. Diaz ↑Wendell 63'
↓ C. Soares ↑Maik 63'
72' J. Rodriguez
A. Franco 74'
↓ Danielzinho ↑Felipe Negrucci 80'
↓ Luciano ↑G. Tapia 80'
81' ↓ Cauan Barros ↑Hugo Moura
88' Andres Gomez (Brenner)
90'+7 Leo Jardim
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Paulo Henrique 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Carlos Cuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cuiabano
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cauan Barros 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Thiago Mendes 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
71
Passes
8
Duels
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Johan Rojas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Andrés Gómez 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Puma Rodríguez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
49
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JP
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus França
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cédric Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sabino 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Enzo Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Danielzinho
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Damián Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Jonathan Calleri 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Carlos Coronel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Felisberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Doria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 06/13/2025 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 3 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 10/17/2024 | Sao Paulo | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa |
| 06/23/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 4 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 10/07/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 05/20/2023 | Sao Paulo | 4 - 2 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 08/05/2021 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| 07/29/2021 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 11/22/2020 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Morumbí |
| 08/16/2020 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
11/02/2025
06/13/2025
10/17/2024
06/23/2024
10/07/2023
05/20/2023
08/05/2021
07/29/2021
11/22/2020
08/16/2020
Vasco DA Gama Win
Sao Paulo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -9
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 13 | 26 | 23 | 16 | +7 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 13 | 22 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | -1 | |
| 8 | Vitoria | 13 | 18 | 16 | 18 | -2 | |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | |
| 10 | Botafogo | 13 | 17 | 25 | 26 | -1 | |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | -3 | |
| 12 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 13 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 14 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 16 | 18 | 24 | -6 | |
| 15 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 18 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 19 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 12 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -12 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Substitute Masterclass at São Januário
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A staggering shift in momentum saw a relentless home side completely flip the script against high-flying opponents in the final moments of a pulsating encounter.
The Early Setback
The match started with a cold splash of reality for the home supporters gathered at Estádio São Januário. Luciano found the back of the net just ten minutes into the contest, giving Sao Paulo a dream start on the road. The visitors, sitting firmly in the continental promotion spots, looked ready to dictate terms. However, Vasco DA Gama immediately took the initiative and shifted the narrative. Operating with exceptional Intensity, the home side suffocated the midfield, eventually dominating possession with a massive 63 percent of the ball. They turned the pitch into an unrelenting shooting gallery, contributing heavily to the 29 combined shots witnessed throughout the evening. Despite the early scoreboard deficit, the hosts showed a sheer refusal to fold under pressure.
The Bench Answers
Tactical adjustments proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in this gripping battle. The introduction of J. Rodriguez at halftime entirely changed the dynamic of the final third. The Balance of the match shifted irreversibly when relentless Vasco pressure yielded a crucial penalty in the 72nd minute. Stepping up to the spot, the substitute dispatched the kick to level the scoreline. The visitors were clearly rattled by the constant waves of attacks. Facing a relentless barrage of ten total corners, they found themselves desperately clinging on. Their impressive expected goals tally suddenly meant very little as they were forced into a deep defensive block, struggling to contain a rejuvenated attacking unit.
The Final Blow
The dramatic finale arrived just when a stalemate seemed likely. Managerial brilliance struck twice as another second-half substitute, Brenner, delivered a perfectly weighted assist in the 88th minute. He picked out Andres Gomez, who made absolutely no mistake and shattered the deadlock to secure a miraculous 2-1 victory. The incredible Upset Factor of this comeback cannot be overstated, as the mid-table hosts effectively derailed Sao Paulo's hopes of immediately closing their six-point gap to the league leaders. The Stakes for the visitors were massive, yet they leave empty-handed. Vasco, meanwhile, ride a massive wave of confidence, proving that tactical patience can overcome early adversity.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Andrés Gómez?
It was pure theater. An 88th-minute strike assisted by fellow substitute Brenner sparked wild celebrations, perfectly capping off an unrelenting second-half display.
How did Vasco DA Gama complete the comeback from behind?
After trailing early, Vasco dominated possession and unleashed their bench, scoring a 72nd-minute penalty and a sweeping 88th-minute open-play winner.
What does this mean for Vasco DA Gama's season?
This vital win pushes the mid-table side higher up the standings, boosting morale and proving their tactical resilience against top-tier opposition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Vasco aim to derail Sao Paulo's charge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A classic domestic clash that pits mid-table survival instincts against genuine elite aspirations.
The Setup
Vasco DA Gama take to their home turf on April 18, 2026, desperately seeking consistency. The hosts sit 13th, though back-to-back victories suggest their Form is finally turning a corner. Meanwhile, Sao Paulo arrive boasting 3rd place, yet their recent string of defeats betrays a defensive fragility waiting to be exploited. An off-the-charts Balance rating tells us this will be a ferociously tight affair, completely defying the ten-place gap in the standings. While the Stakes are relatively modest this early in the campaign, dropping points here will undoubtedly haunt either side during the final stretch.
Key Battle
The match will be won and lost on the flanks. Vasco's David will be tasked with stretching the opposition defense and driving into the box. His counterweight on the visiting side is the explosive Ferreirinha, who arrives with blistering attacking momentum. A solid Stars rating highlights these individual duels as the true difference-makers in what promises to be a grueling tactical battle.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic opening half. Vasco will burst out of the gates, feeding off the home crowd, but Sao Paulo possess the transition speed to punish over-commitment. We back the visitors to weather the early storm and snatch a 2-1 victory on the break.