Vasco thrash Coritiba to climb out of relegation zone

Vasco beat Coritiba 5-0 this Saturday, September 19, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The result relieves pressure on the Cruzmaltino, who move into 16th place with 31 points and will only slip back into the relegation zone if Grêmio beat Palmeiras by two goals.

How Vasco's thrashing unfolded

All five goals were scored before the 30th minute of the second half. Colidio opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the first half, capitalizing on the rebound of his own shot. Bruno Duarte extended the lead shortly after, still before halftime.

In the second half, Lescano scored after a good exchange of passes, Andrés Gómez got the fourth, and Ramon Rique rounded off the victory in the 27th minute, converting a rebound in the box.

Outstanding individual performances

According to GE's ratings, Lescano received an 8.5, being named player of the match, commanding the midfield and participating in the buildup of three goals. Colidio also received a high rating (8.5), standing out for his positioning as a center-forward and for the opening goal.

Andrés Gómez received a 7.0 rating, contributing with an assist for Bruno Duarte and scoring a goal. Goalkeeper Pedro Morisco, who was called up to the Brazilian national team by Carlo Ancelotti, made six saves and prevented the scoreline from being even larger.

Impact on the Brasileirão standings

With the victory, Vasco reach 31 points and remain in 16th place, clear of the relegation zone. Coritiba, on the other hand, stay on 38 points but drop to ninth place following Santos' victory.

Pedro Emanuel's tactical setup

Manager Pedro Emanuel used the additions of Santiago Sosa, Lescano, and Colidio to give more freedom to the attack. The team showed defensive solidity, with Léo Jardim denying Tiago Cósser, and maintained offensive pressure throughout the match.

Expectations for the upcoming rounds

Vasco now look to build on the points won and avoid further slip-ups, while Coritiba try to bounce back after the heavy defeat. The upcoming matches will be decisive in determining whether the Cruzmaltino can permanently pull away from the danger zone.

With information from ge, UOL.