In a heated duel, Fluminense and Vasco drew goalless

In a heated duel, Fluminense and Vasco drew goalless


Medel and Thiago Santos sent off in the classic between Tricolor das Laranjeiras and Gigante da Colina




The fans who flocked to the Maracana on yesterday’s rainy night (14th) certainly cannot complain about boredom. In a classic marked by confusing refereeing, Fluminense and Vasco played a goalless draw in a match valid for eighth round of the Guanabara Cup. Between disallowed goals, VAR interventions, eight yellow cards and three reds, the post-Carnival period has been full of fun – but also frustration for fans of both teams.

With this result, the Fluminense has reached 18 points and now awaits the outcome of the match between Flamengo and Bangu, in Aracaju, hoping not to lose the leadership. Meanwhile, Vasco, with 13 points, remains in fifth place, despite having played one game more than Nova Iguaçu, currently fourth, and still risks being overtaken by Boavista. On Saturday the Tricolor will face Madureira at the Maracanã, while on Sunday the Vasco team will face the classic against Botafogo at the Nilton Santos.

During the Maracanã match, Fluminense and Vasco had several opportunities to score, but both teams failed to finish and were unable to move the score. Referee Bruno Mota Correia lost control of the match and allowed tension to rise, resulting in Medel and Thiago Santos being sent off. Even with one player less, both Tricolor das Laranjeiras and Gigante da Colina continued to attack. Vasco finds the net with David, but the flag was offside and the goal is disallowed.

Tricolor is preparing to face its main objective of the month: the long-awaited matches of the Recopa Sul-Americana against LDU. The match is scheduled for Quito, next Thursday (22). With the hope of winning away from home, Fluminense is working hard to ensure a solid and competitive performance in this important first clash.

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Source: Terra

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