Overview

• Rayan headed the opener from a Paulo Henrique cross before the right back forced a mistake to score the second and was voted man of the match.
• The victory moved Vasco to 30 points in 10th place and eight clear of the relegation zone, stretching the unbeaten streak to seven games.
• Fernando Diniz said the resurgence stems from sustained work across the squad, medical staff, and support teams, describing the group as more connected.
• He singled out Philippe Coutinho’s improved fitness through heavier training loads and suggested the playmaker could reenter national‑team contention if the trajectory continues.
• Brazil’s national‑team coordinator Rodrigo Caetano observed from the stands as Vasco now turns to a midweek trip to Palmeiras on synthetic turf that Diniz labeled a difficult test.