Vasco Ends 20-Year Grêmio Stadium Drought With 2-1 Comeback

Overview

• The match, which took place on Saturday, Sept. 12, saw Vasco overturn a 1-0 deficit to beat Grêmio 2-1 at the Arena do Grêmio, securing the club's first away win and first points at that stadium.
• Grêmio opened the scoring after Jovane Cabral pressed Paulo Henrique and Villasanti finished the chance at 39 minutes of the first half, and Vasco responded in the second half with Thiago Mendes equalizing at 30 minutes and Colídio scoring the winner at 34 minutes.
• Coach Pedro Emanuel's second-half tactical changes and substitutions shifted momentum for Vasco, with Thiago Mendes and Colídio singled out for decisive contributions and recent reinforcements like Bruno Duarte and Lezcano helping control the late stages.
• The three points put Vasco on 28 points from 26 matches in 17th place, level with Grêmio and Mirassol, leaving the club precariously inside the relegation fight where each point matters.
• Vasco now has a quick turnaround to a Copa Sul-Americana quarterfinal return leg at São Januário on Sept. 15, where a single home victory would send the team to the semifinals but will force tight squad management in the coming days.