Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Vasco da Gama U20 2nd with 36 points, Vitoria U20 14th with 20, 16 apart. On recent form Vasco da Gama U20 sat only 14th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Vasco da Gama U20 1.89 scored and 1 conceded per game, Vitoria U20 1.05 and 1.63, with the league averaging 1.57.
The match was played at Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (capacity 21,880). On the scoreboard, Vasco da Gama U20 led 3-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 6-1.
Goal scorers
Vasco da Gama U20: Juninho (22'), Lukas Zuccarello (27'), Juninho (40'), Andrey Fernandes (46'), Andrey Fernandes (66'), Ramon Rique (77') · Vitoria U20: Emerson Buiu (11')
Key stats
Possession: Vasco da Gama U20 74% · Vitoria U20 26% · Total shots: 14-10 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 3-4