Vasco beats Corinthians 3-2 and sends Timão into relegation zone
Marino Hinestroza scored twice off the bench to complete Vasco's comeback and push Corinthians into the Brasileirão relegation zone.
KEY POINTS
- Vasco defeated Corinthians 3-2 at São Januário in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão.
- Marino Hinestroza scored two goals off the bench, including the winner in the 90th minute.
- Corinthians has not won in 10 matches and fell into the relegation zone in 17th place with 33 points.
- Vasco moved up to 13th place with 38 points.
- Clarence Seedorf coached Corinthians from the bench for the first time.
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.
2 more sources below
COMMENTS (0)
No comments yet. Be the first.
RELATED STORIES
Golden State Valkyries tie WNBA Finals at 2-2 with 67-62 win over Atlanta Dream
Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Kiah Stokes grabbed 16 rebounds as Golden State forced a decisive Game 5.
UCF Beats No. 2 BYU 39-31 in Chaotic Double Overtime
UCF secured its first win over a top-five opponent with a wild double-overtime victory against BYU.
N.C. State Fires Coach Dave Doeren After 14 Seasons
N.C. State has dismissed football coach Dave Doeren following a 3-4 start to the season.
This page was compiled with AI assistance from the outlets named above and passed an automated language check before publication. Montegre has no reporters of its own; the byline names the outlets the story was compiled from. Method and editorial standards