Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama
Match Report
Palmeiras put on a statement performance at Nubank Parque, thrashing Vasco 4-1 in round 24 of the Brasileirão. The standout moment came from Flaco Lopez, who bookended a ruthless afternoon with a goal in each half as Palmeiras pulled away from a struggling Vasco side.
Lopez opened the scoring in the 47th minute, Vitor Roque converted a penalty in the 51st, and Mauricio made it three in the 56th, turning the match into a rout inside ten second-half minutes. Lopez added his second in the 89th before Vasco grabbed a stoppage-time consolation through F. Colidio at 90+4. Vasco defender Robert Renan was booked in the 83rd minute as his side's frustration boiled over.
The result cements Palmeiras among Serie A's pace-setters and extends their strong home form, while Vasco's latest lopsided loss leaves them stuck near the bottom of the table, still hunting for the response their season badly needs.
Match Events
9'
Marlon Freitas(Holding)
44'
A. Gomez(Foul)
46'
47'
50'
Thiago Mendes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
51'
56'
58'
58'
65'
65'
71'
72'
83'
89'
90+4'
(Holding)Marlon Freitas
9'
44'
A. Gomez(Foul)
46'
47'
50'
Thiago Mendes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
51'
56'
58'
58'
65'
65'
71'
72'
83'
89'
90+4'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Palmeiras | 16 | 9 | 3 | +26 | 57 |
| 16 | Vasco da Gama | 8 | 7 | 12 | -7 | 31 |
Statistics
57%Possession43%
13Shots12
5Shots on Target4
5Corners3
8Fouls21
1Offsides2
1Yellow Cards3
544Passes404
3Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
22
Palmeiras wins
11
Draws
10
Vasco da Gama wins
Goals: 73 - 46
