Vasco beats Corinthians 3-2 and sends Timão into relegation zone

Vasco da Gama defeated Corinthians 3-2 at São Januário on Saturday in a match of the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. Marino Hinestroza entered from the bench and scored both goals that completed Vasco's comeback victory.

Corinthians had taken a 2-1 lead before coach Clarence Seedorf made substitutions to retreat the team before the 25th minute of the second half. It was Seedorf's first match in charge of Corinthians from the bench.

“Marino Hinestroza scored two goals off the bench to give Vasco the victory over Corinthians.”

Hinestroza equalized at 2-2 in the 88th minute with a powerful half-volley from a rebound left by the Corinthians defense. Two minutes later he led a counterattack, received a return pass, and scored the 3-2 winner.

The defeat leaves Corinthians without a win in 10 matches and inside the relegation zone in 17th place with 33 points. Internacional's 3-0 win over Botafogo moved Internacional to 35 points and 16th place.

Vasco climbed to 13th place with 38 points. Hinestroza had faced strong criticism since joining the club and had not started the match; Carlos Andrés Gómez started in his place before being injured in the 37th minute.