Vasco da Gama 1-0 Athletico Paranaense
Updated
Vasco da Gama won: Vasco da Gama 1-0 Athletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 15) on Sun, 10 May 2026 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Vasco da Gama goals: Thiago Mendes 37'. Expected goals: 2.11-0.90. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: José Rodriguez (8.8).
Match report
Vasco da Gama beat Athletico Paranaense 1-0
Vasco da Gama edged Athletico Paranaense 1-0 at Estádio São Januário on Sunday 10 May in Brasileirão Série A.
Thiago Mendes put Vasco da Gama ahead on 37' (1-0).
Vasco da Gama had 53% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.11-0.90. Vasco da Gama were the better side on chances, too.
José Rodriguez (Vasco da Gama) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 13,917. Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil).
Match stats
| Vasco da Gama | Athletico Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.11 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 427 (89%) | 356 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1): Léo, José Rodriguez, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Hugo Moura, Thiago Mendes, Adson, Johan Rojas, Andrés Gómez, Claudio Spinelli
Athletico Paranaense (3-4-2-1): Santos, Carlos Terán, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Gilberto, Juan Portilla, Luiz Gustavo, Stiven Mendoza, Bruninho, João Cruz, Renan
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense)
- 7' · Yellow card · Thiago Mendes (Vasco da Gama)
- 11' · Substitution · Derik for Carlos Terán (Athletico Paranaense)
- 37' · Goal · Thiago Mendes (Vasco da Gama)
- 63' · Substitution · Felipinho for Luiz Gustavo (Athletico Paranaense)
- 63' · Yellow card · Johan Rojas (Vasco da Gama)
- 69' · Substitution · Tchê Tchê for Johan Rojas (Vasco da Gama)
- 69' · Yellow card · Robert Renan (Vasco da Gama)
- 72' · Substitution · Chiqueti for Bruninho (Athletico Paranaense)
- 73' · Substitution · Bruno Zapelli for João Cruz (Athletico Paranaense)
- 73' · Substitution · Isaac for Renan (Athletico Paranaense)
- 77' · Substitution · Nuno Moreira for Adson (Vasco da Gama)
- 77' · Substitution · Brenner for Claudio Spinelli (Vasco da Gama)
- 90' · Yellow card · Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Lucas Freitas for Lucas Piton (Vasco da Gama)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Ramon Rique for Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2013: Vasco da Gama 4, draws 4, Athletico Paranaense 9.
Vasco da Gama vs Athletico Paranaense: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Vasco da Gama vs Athletico Paranaense?
Vasco da Gama won, 1-0 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 10 May 2026.
When and where is Vasco da Gama vs Athletico Paranaense?
Sun, 10 May 2026, 23:30 UTC at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Vasco da Gama and Athletico Paranaense?
In 17 league meetings since 2013: Vasco da Gama 4 wins, 4 draws, Athletico Paranaense 9 wins (goals 11-25).