Vasco defeated Palmeiras with a comeback this Thursday (12) in the fifth round of the Brasileirão.
Flaco López opened the scoring for Verdão in the first half. Thiago Mendes and Cuiabano scored for the home team at São Januário in the final stage.
It was Vasco's first victory against Palmeiras since 2015 and also their first in this Brazilian Championship.
Palmeiras, who recently won a state title over the weekend, had not yet lost in the Brasileirão.
The Game
The first half was more about fighting and contesting for ball possession than well-played football.
Both goalkeepers were not heavily tested, and in a rare accurate shot, the opening goal was scored.
Flaco López received a pass in the penalty area, cut past Lucas Piton's marking, and finished with great skill to find the net.
The reaction came after the break, with Vasco being much superior in the final stage.
The team led by Renato Gaúcho did not allow Palmeiras to leave their defense and relied on an inspired Andrés Goméz to pose a threat.
The equalizer came from a good pivot by David, leaving Thiago Mendes face to face with Carlos Miguel to make it 1-1.
Vasco continued to press, and the turnaround didn't take long. Cuiabano came onto the field at halftime and scored the third goal of the match.
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