Pedro Emanuel, from Vasco, talks about strategy against Vitória after red card: 'I wanted to force them to play through the middle'
oglobo27 August 2026 at 06:18
Pedro Emanuel, Vasco's coach, commented on the strategy used after a player was sent off in the first minutes of the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals against Vitória. Even with one player less, Vasco won 1-0 at home, and the coach explained that he asked for more pressure on the ball before the opponent's crosses, forcing Vitória to play through the middle of the field to fill the defensive spaces. He also praised Piton's performance and the fans' support during the match.
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