Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ITA — Vasco da Gama came from behind to defeat Palmeiras in Brazilian Serie A action at Estádio São Januário, with second-half goals from Thiago Mendes and Cuiabano completing the home side's comeback.
Palmeiras drew first blood when José López converted in the 40th minute to give the visitors a lead heading into the break. Vasco responded decisively after the interval, with Thiago Mendes leveling the contest in the 63rd minute. The home side then took the lead for the first time when Cuiabano struck in the 74th minute, completing the turnaround and securing the three points.
GOALS:- 40' José López - Palmeiras- 63' Thiago Mendes - Vasco da Gama- 74' Cuiabano - Vasco da Gama
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Vasco da Gama: Cuiabano - Match-winning goal in the 74th minute- Palmeiras: José López - Opened the scoring with Palmeiras' only goal
KEY STAT: Vasco da Gama scored both of their goals in an 11-minute second-half window between the 63rd and 74th minutes to overturn a one-goal deficit.