In a very tense and exciting game in São Januário, Vasco beat Água Santa 4-1 on penalties after a 3-3 draw to qualify for the Copa do Brasil. Lucas Piton scored in stoppage time of normal time and also in the shootout. In an interview on the way off the pitch, the full-back analyzed the match, which also saw a lot of fighting off the pitch.
– We had a great first half, where, due to our inattention, we conceded the goal and came back in the second half wanting to score. We conceded the goal but at the end of the game I was able to score.
After the equalizer, there was a general commotion in the dugout and the game was stopped for several minutes.
– There was a lot of commotion out there, but we were trying to keep our heads together so that we could turn the game around and if it ended in a draw, win on penalties.
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The heroic goal in injury time also marked a special milestone for the player, as it was his first in a Vasco shirt at the Colina. The team now awaits the draw to find out their opponents in the next round.
