Vasco DA Gama beat Sport Recife 3-2 on Monday, 01 September 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Raphael Claus.
First half: Vasco DA Gama took an early lead at 8' when Nuno Moreira scored, with the assist credited to J. Rodríguez, making the score 0-1. Hugo Moura received a yellow card for Vasco DA Gama at 17'. Sport Recife leveled the score at 25' when Lucas Lima scored (Penalty), making the score 1-1. Lucas Lima received a yellow card for Sport Recife at 26'. Vasco DA Gama made their 1st substitution at 33', with Jair replacing Mateus Cocão. Vasco DA Gama took the lead at 43' when Philippe Coutinho scored, with the assist credited to Nuno Moreira, making the score 1-2.
Second half: Vasco DA Gama extended the lead at 49' when P. Vegetti scored (Penalty), making the score 1-3. Sport Recife made their 1st substitution at 65', with Zé Lucas replacing Romarinho. Sport Recife made their 2nd substitution at 66', with Léo Pereira replacing Chrystian Barletta. Sport Recife reduced the deficit at 74' when Ramon Menezes scored, with the assist credited to Lucas Lima, making the score 2-3. Sport Recife made their 3rd substitution at 75', with Aderlan replacing Kevyson. Sport Recife made their 4th substitution at 75', with Matheusinho replacing R. Atencio. Vasco DA Gama made their 2nd substitution at 79', with Philippe Coutinho replacing David. Vasco DA Gama made their 3rd substitution at 79', with Nuno Moreira replacing Matheus França. Vasco DA Gama made their 4th substitution at 85', with Cauan Barros replacing Lucas Oliveira. Sport Recife made their 5th substitution at 88', with João Silva replacing Pablo. Derik Lacerda received a yellow card for Sport Recife at 90+6'.
Sport Recife used 5 substitutions while Vasco DA Gama used 4 substitutions. Sport Recife got 2 yellow cards, while Vasco DA Gama got 1 yellow card.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (14-10).
- Sport Recife controlled possession (55%).
- Vasco DA Gama had the sharper finishing (4-7 shots on target).
