Vasco impress in first half, beat Melgar and reach Sula playoffs, watch 📹 | OneFootball

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Vasco did what was expected of them on Tuesday night (27), playing at the Historic Hill.

And they secured their place in the playoffs of the round of 16 of the South American Cup.

They faced the "final" against Melgar at São Januário and defeated the Peruvian team 3 x 0 thanks to a good performance in the 1st half.

Securing the second position in Group G of the competition.

And a prize of 500 thousand dollars (R$ 2.8 million).

Check out the highlights of the match below (Available only in Brazil)

Rayan on them and GOOD advantage already in the 1st half

Vasco had a "start" of dreams. They took the lead after the youngsters combined and Rayan shot first and with a lot of style (3').

Melgar was not intimidated. And forced Léo Jardim to work.

And it was up to Vasco to extend after working well and patiently until Paulo Henrique celebrated (34').

Léo Jardim again became the villain of a dedicated Melgar.

Who had no success against the cross-maltino standstill.

And was punished at 44', when Vegetti scored his 18th goal of the season.

Without the same 'grip'

The final stage did not have an incisive and lethal Vasco.

Melgar returned well, controlling the actions - but without being able to enter the area.

Faced a more restrained Cross-Maltino on the field.

Diniz began to rest more worn out players.

And Vasco had a real chance at 84', with Adson. They almost scored twice after the 90' before celebrating the goal achieved in front of 15,971 attendees.

And now❓

Vasco now waits for the conclusion of the group stage of the Libertadores.

They will face a third place from one of the keys of the tournament (in home and away matches) to seek the round of 16 of the Sula.

They will know such an opponent next Monday (2), date of the draws of the two competitions.

The cross-maltino focus returns to the Brasileirão.

Saturday (31), they will receive Red Bull Bragantino. Again in front of their fans.

Match for the 11th round of the competition - the last one before the stoppage for the World Cup.

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