Facundo Colidio shines in new role as Vasco beats Cruzeiro
Argentine forward Facundo Colidio impressed in a central attacking role, helping Vasco da Gama break their winless streak against Cruzeiro.
In the 25th round of the Brasileirão, Vasco da Gama secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Cruzeiro at São Januário. The result brings an end to the club's eight-match winless run and sees them temporarily exit the relegation zone.
Manager Pedro Emanuel opted for a tactical shift, deploying Facundo Colidio as a central forward rather than on the wings. The Argentine was instrumental in the team's attacking build-up, constantly finding space between defenders and finishing the game as one of Vasco's most active threats.
Colidio played a direct role in the opening goal, providing the launch for Tchê Tchê to score. Throughout the match, he recorded seven shots, three of which were on target, earning him applause from the home fans upon his substitution.
The move to the center was based on our analysis of the opponent. Colidio is a versatile player who can adapt to different roles, and his ability to link our attack made the central channel the right fit today. Pedro Emanuel
Vasco now shifts its focus to the Copa do Brasil. On Wednesday, the team will travel to face Vitória in the return leg of the quarterfinals, holding a 1-0 aggregate lead.