Barros celebrates Vasco return, admits below-par performance | OneFootball

Vasco ended in a draw with Botafogo this Wednesday at São Januário. The first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals ended in a 1-1 tie.

Reappearing for Vasco was midfielder Barros. The player returned from a loan and had his first chance with coach Fernando Diniz: “I am very happy to be back. It is an honor for me to represent this fanbase. My style allows Jair to feel more at ease. I am also a number 8, but he did this role very well,” he stated.

Barros lamented the recent poor results but highlighted that the fans applauded the team after the game: “Unfortunately, we played a game we didn’t want. We did our best, but the result wasn’t what we wanted. Now we leave applauded. The fans have their right,” he added.

The return match between Vasco and Botafogo will be on September 11 at Nilton Santos. Whoever wins advances to the final. Another draw will lead to a penalty shootout.

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