Vasco qualified for the Copa do Brasil semifinals for the third consecutive year after beating Vitória in the home and away legs. The team coached by Pedro Emanuel advanced in the tournament by eliminating the Bahian team.
Coach Pedro Emanuel commented on the strategy used to control Vitória's momentum during the matches. According to him, despite suffering some pressure at the beginning, the objective was to have the eleven players fresher, more available, more compact, and more competitive.
Pedro Emanuel highlighted that the team's secret was knowing how to suffer and create opportunities at the right time. He acknowledged it was a shame to create several opportunities during the match and only manage to decide it at the end, but stated that this is part of football.
The coach also spoke about the need to improve efficiency and be more effective in shots on goal, which would bring more security during matches. The change from Colido to Spinelli was a change that surprised the fans, as the new signing was consolidating his place in the team.
