Vasco da Gama achieved a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Palmeiras this Thursday (12) in the fifth round of the Brasileirão. After falling behind in the first half, the home side delivered an impressive second-half performance at São Januário, overturning the deficit and securing a historic win. This victory marks Vasco’s first triumph over Palmeiras since 2015 and their first win of the current Brazilian Championship campaign. Palmeiras, who had recently celebrated a state title over the weekend, suffered their first loss in the league.
First Half: Palmeiras Takes the Lead
The opening half was dominated by intense midfield battles and struggles for ball possession, with few clear-cut chances for either team. Both goalkeepers were largely untested, and the game saw limited attacking creativity. Palmeiras managed to break the deadlock thanks to Flaco López, who skillfully maneuvered in the penalty area. Receiving a precise pass, López bypassed Lucas Piton’s marking and calmly finished to give Verdão a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Que golaaaaaaço, Flaco López!!! 😨😨😨
— CazéTV (@CazeTVOficial) March 12, 2026
Aos 39' do primeiro tempo, o Palmeiras abre o placar!
Vasco 0x1 Palmeiras!#BrasileirãoNaCazéTV #Vasco #Palmeiras pic.twitter.com/1i7B1AiwNQ
Vasco Responds Strongly After the Break
The second half saw a completely different Vasco team emerge. Led by Renato Gaúcho, the home side applied relentless pressure, preventing Palmeiras from venturing out of their defensive half. Andrés Goméz played a key role in creating opportunities, keeping the opposition on edge. The equalizer arrived through a smart pivot by David, which set up Thiago Mendes in a one-on-one situation with goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. Mendes finished confidently, leveling the score at 1-1 and igniting the crowd at São Januário.
THI-A-GO MEN-DES!!!!! GOL DO CAPITÃO!!! 💢💢💢
— CazéTV (@CazeTVOficial) March 13, 2026
Aos 17' do segundo tempo o Vasco empata em São Januário!
Vasco 1x1 Palmeiras
Será que é hoje que o Cruz-maltino quebra o tabu? 👀#BrasileirãoNaCazéTV #Vasco #Palmeiras pic.twitter.com/viLiS32AJ5
Cuiabano Seals a Memorable Victory
Vasco maintained their momentum and continued pressing high up the pitch. The decisive moment came when halftime substitute Cuiabano made an immediate impact, scoring the match-winning goal. His strike completed the remarkable turnaround, giving Vasco a 2-1 victory and sending their fans into celebration. This result not only ended a long winless streak against Palmeiras but also provided a major confidence boost for the team in their Brasileirão campaign.
É o tal do time da virada, né? Cuiabano marca o seu primeiro, o segundo do Vasco no jogo!
— CazéTV (@CazeTVOficial) March 13, 2026
28' do segundo tempo, Vasco 2x1 Palmeiras 💢💢💢#BrasileirãoNaCazéTV #Vasco #Palmeiras pic.twitter.com/1gDwva6kpN
A Landmark Win for Vasco
With this win, Vasco da Gama demonstrated resilience and determination, proving they can compete against top-tier Brazilian teams. Palmeiras, previously undefeated in the league, will now need to regroup and recover from this unexpected defeat. For Vasco, the victory is a significant milestone and a promising sign for the rest of their season.
