Everything is going well for Vasco da Gama since the arrival of Dimitri Payet. Last night, the Rio de Janeiro-based club scored a second consecutive success by dominating Coritiba (5-1) at home. Starting for the first time, the former OM number 10 delivered an assist on the 2nd goal before giving up his place on the hour mark. Thanks to this victory, Vasco (18th), who experienced a very difficult first leg, comes back two points from the first non-relegation place (Bahia, 16th) with a game in hand.
In front of 20,000 supporters, the former French international produced a convincing performance (1 assist, 10 duels won) despite certain inaccuracies (69% of successful passes and 17 lost balls). His style and technical quality have in any case already won over his teammates. “I thought he was going to hit, but no, Payet is unpredictable,” said striker Rossi after the match. This guy isn’t French, he’s Brazilian! It’s too easy to play with him.”
With a flourishing Payet, Vasco can believe in remaining in the Brazilian first division. The next day, scheduled for September 30, promises to be very important with a trip to Santos (17th), another poorly ranked team.
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