Vasco scores late goal to advance against Independiente Medellín in Copa Sudamericana

Vasco secured their place in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 by defeating Independiente Medellín 1-0 on July 29 at São Januário. Thiago Mendes scored the match's only goal in the 39th minute of the second half. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw in Colombia, making this match a decisive decider. Vasco controlled possession but struggled to create chances initially, facing scrutiny during a VAR review for a potential penalty. Eventually, as the match neared a penalty shootout, Mendes found the net to clinch victory. Vasco will face Olimpia of Paraguay in the next round.

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