The poor performance to the point where Ramón Díaz said he was disappointed with the team contrasted with the explosion of joy after the final whistle in São Januário. O Vasco They played poorly, but beat América-MG 1-0, reached their third consecutive victory and will have the peace of mind to work in peace during the FIFA Data.
Vasco 2 x 1 América-MG – best moments – 34th round – Brazilian Championship 2023
The three points are due to Payet’s talent. The Frenchman’s free kick in stoppage time saved the night and kept the club on track, on a Sunday that lacked organization and intensity, but everyone left São Januário happy.
And with good reason. The result gave Vasco momentum in the fight against relegation. With 40 points, in 15th place, the team will not enter the Z-4 even in the event of a defeat to Cruzeiro, in the direct match after the FIFA Data, on the 22nd, at Mineirão. An eventual victory over Raposa will bring Vasco close to salvation.
1 of 3 Payet celebrates Vasco’s goal in victory over América-MG — Photo: André Durão Payet celebrates Vasco’s goal in victory over América-MG — Photo: André Durão
Early goal makes team lower their guard
The atmosphere was festive, the atmosphere was favorable after two victories, and the start was promising. Vegetti’s goal in the fourth minute, after a good play by Pec on the right, exploded São Januário and gave the impression that it would be a calm game for Vasco, against relegated América-MG. As time passed, however, the fans realized that it would not be like that.
Unlike the last games, in which they entered the field with a very high level of concentration, Vasco was dispersed and disorganized. Maybe he let his guard down due to the goal at the beginning. And he paid a price for it.
2 of 3 Vasco x América-MG Vegetti and Paulinho — Photo: André Durão Vasco x América-MG Vegetti and Paulinho — Photo: André Durão
América-MG equalized in the 12th minute with Mastriani’s header, behind Maicon’s back, in a move in which the midfield gave complete freedom for the Minas Gerais team to cross. The aerial ball, in fact, was a torment for Vasco throughout the first half. América-MG created opportunities from the top and almost turned it around.
The disorganization was not just defensive. The midfield also left something to be desired. Zé Gabriel left spaces, but it was Praxedes who clashed. The midfielder missed easy passes, irritated the crowd and was substituted at half-time. Paulinho wasn’t doing well either. Ramón Díaz’s option to replace Erick Marcus (injured), Alex Teixeira produced little and was another one who did not return for the second half.
3 of 3 Moment of Payet’s free kick in Vasco x América-MG — Photo: André Durão Moment of Payet’s free kick in Vasco x América-MG — Photo: André Durão
In theory, the option for Payet and Rossi in the second half would make the team more talented and aggressive. But that’s not what happened. Vasco remained vulnerable in the first 20 minutes of the final stage and created little. It’s true that there was a great opportunity missed by Gabriel Pec when Vegetti’s header hit the crossbar. América-MG also hit the post in the next move.
When the game was approaching the end and the fans were already showing dissatisfaction, Payet saved the night. With a perfect free kick in stoppage time, with a tribute to Roberto Dinamite in celebration, the Frenchman did what is expected of him: he decided. Everyone liked it. Except Ramón Díaz.
– I liked the result because the fans are happy. I am not. I’m a coach, we have to play differently, have different attitudes. We have to play like we were playing before this match. We have to compete, today we don’t compete – complained Ramón Díaz.
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