Vasco faced a frustrating night at São Januário as they drew 0-0 with Olimpia on Thursday, August 13. Despite dominating the match from the start, Vasco could not convert their control into goals.

Throughout the game, they created numerous scoring opportunities, forcing the opposing goalkeeper to work diligently, but ultimately left the pitch without a goal in front of their supporters.

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This match marked the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.

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They Dominated, But…

In the first half, Vasco held over 80% possession. However, they struggled with their finishing, unable to penetrate the defense of Gastón Olveira. Players like Puma and David missed great opportunities to score.

On the other hand, the Paraguayan team failed to register a single shot on Léo Jardim’s goal, lacking the creativity to pose any real threat during their rare moments in possession.

And Nothing Changed…

Pedro Emanuel made substitutions with Marino and Spinelli at the start of the second half, but the situation remained unchanged. Vasco continued to dominate possession and pressed forward, attempting to break through a resilient opponent focused solely on defense.

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The Cruz-Maltino maintained their pressure, but the evening belonged to the Paraguayan side.

What Now❓

The second leg is set for next Thursday (August 20) at Defensores del Chaco. Another draw will result in a penalty shootout. The winner will advance to face the victor of the River Plate versus Santa Fe matchup.

Vasco will now shift their focus back to the Brasileirão, where they currently sit in 18th place. Their next challenge is against Santos, who are just above the relegation zone, on Sunday (August 16) at São Januário.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

Olimpia did nothing with the ball at São Januário on Thursday night (13).

The problem is that Vasco, despite complete dominance from the very first minute, couldn’t make it count.

They created chances, had real opportunities to score, made the opposing goalkeeper work hard, and were held to a 0-0 draw in front of their fans.

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It was the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.

Check out the highlights soon.

They dominated, but…

Vasco had more than 80% possession in the first half.

But they lacked the finishing touch to beat Gastón Olveira.

Puma and David, for example, had great chances.

The Paraguayan side, meanwhile, didn’t even register a shot on Léo Jardim’s goal.

They lacked inspiration to create danger in the rare moments they had the ball.

And nothing changed…

Marino and Spinelli were Pedro Emanuel’s first moves in the second half.

And the picture was the same: Vasco had the ball, more attacking momentum, and kept trying to break down a deep-lying opponent that was only looking to defend.

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The Cruz-Maltino pressure continued.

But it just wasn’t Vasco’s night.

The only team celebrating the result was the Paraguayan side.

What now❓

The second leg will be next Thursday (20) at Defensores del Chaco.

Another draw will send the tie to penalties.

Whoever goes through will face the winner of River Plate x Santa Fe.

Vasco now turn their focus back to the Brasileirão. They are currently 18th and will face Santos, who sit just above the relegation zone, on Sunday (16). The match will be at SJ.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.