Vasco da Gama 1-0 Independiente Medellin
Updated
Vasco da Gama won: Vasco da Gama 1-0 Independiente Medellin in the Copa Sudamericana (Round Knockout Round Play-offs) on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Vasco da Gama goals: Thiago Mendes 85'. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Paulo Henrique (8.8).
Match report
Vasco da Gama beat Independiente Medellin 1-0
Vasco da Gama narrowly beat Independiente Medellin 1-0 at Estádio São Januário on Wednesday 29 July in Copa Sudamericana.
Thiago Mendes put Vasco da Gama ahead on 85' (1-0).
Thiago Mendes's 85' strike proved decisive.
Vasco da Gama had 60% of the ball, shots were 13-7 (4-0 on target).
Paulo Henrique (Vasco da Gama) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Match stats
| Vasco da Gama | Independiente Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 8 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 373 (83%) | 225 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1): Léo, Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Thiago Mendes, Tchê Tchê, Andrés Gómez, Ramon Rique, Nuno Moreira, Claudio Spinelli
Independiente Medellin (4-2-3-1): Eder Chaux, Esneyder Mena, Kevin Mantilla, Joaquín Varela, Jhan Mena, Halam Loboa, Didier Moreno, Juan Córdoba, Agustín Martegani, John Montaño, Jeison Medina
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Claudio Spinelli (Vasco da Gama)
- 39' · Yellow card · Joaquín Varela (Independiente Medellin)
- 57' · Substitution · Cuiabano for Lucas Piton (Vasco da Gama)
- 57' · Substitution · Adson for Tchê Tchê (Vasco da Gama)
- 59' · Substitution · Yony González for Halam Loboa (Independiente Medellin)
- 60' · Substitution · Alan Saldivia for Robert Renan (Vasco da Gama)
- 66' · Substitution · Jair for Ramon Rique (Vasco da Gama)
- 66' · Substitution · Brenner for Claudio Spinelli (Vasco da Gama)
- 69' · Yellow card · Jair (Vasco da Gama)
- 80' · Substitution · Baldomero Perlaza for Didier Moreno (Independiente Medellin)
- 80' · Substitution · Daniel Cataño for John Montaño (Independiente Medellin)
- 85' · Goal · Thiago Mendes (Vasco da Gama)
- 86' · Yellow card · Thiago Mendes (Vasco da Gama)
- 90' · Substitution · Keiner Klinger for Juan Córdoba (Independiente Medellin)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Keiner Klinger (Independiente Medellin)
All-time head-to-head
Vasco da Gama vs Independiente Medellin: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Vasco da Gama vs Independiente Medellin?
Vasco da Gama won, 1-0 (Copa Sudamericana) on Wed, 29 Jul 2026.
When and where is Vasco da Gama vs Independiente Medellin?
Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 22:00 UTC at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Copa Sudamericana.