Vasco da Gama Edges Vitória 4-3 in Thrilling Brasileirão Encounter
Vasco da Gama claimed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Vitória at São Januário to move up to 10th place in the Brasileirão standings.
- • Vasco da Gama defeated Vitória 4-3 in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.
- • Goals for Vasco came from Nuno Moreira, Rayan (two), and GB, with Vitória scoring through Cantalapiedra, Lucas Halter, and Raúl Cáceres.
- • The win lifted Vasco to tenth place with 33 points and kept them unbeaten at home for four games.
- • Vitória remains in the relegation zone with 25 points after the loss.
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In a captivating match played at São Januário on October 5, 2025, Vasco da Gama secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Vitória in the 27th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Vasco took an early lead with a goal by Nuno Moreira, but Vitória quickly responded through Cantalapiedra and Lucas Halter, briefly turning the tide. Rayan stepped up for Vasco, netting twice—including a penalty—to regain the advantage. Vitória’s Raúl Cáceres equalized late, but the decisive winner came deep into stoppage time as GB scored a towering header to seal the win for Vasco. This triumph was Vasco’s fourth consecutive unbeaten home match, consisting of three wins and one draw, and boosted them to tenth place in the standings with 33 points. Meanwhile, Vitória remains mired in the relegation zone at 17th place, holding 25 points, just behind Santos, who have 28 points with one game in hand. The victory provides Vasco with crucial momentum as they prepare to face Fortaleza away on October 15. The match was marked by relentless back-and-forth action that kept fans on edge until the final whistle, underscoring Vasco’s fight to climb the Brasileirão standings. This result contrasts with Flamengo’s loss to Bahia on the same day, which saw Flamengo slip from the league’s top spot.