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

Vasco ended in a draw with Botafogo, this Wednesday, at São Januário. The match, which was the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Reappearing for Vasco was midfielder Barros. The player returned from loan and had his first chance with coach Fernando Diniz: “I am very happy to be back. For me, it's an honor to be representing this crowd. It's my characteristic that makes Jair more comfortable. I'm also number 8, but he did that role very well”, he stated.

Barros regretted the recent poor results, but highlighted that the crowd applauded the team after the game: “Unfortunately, we played a game we didn't want to. We did our best, but the result was not what we wanted. Now we leave applauded. The crowd is in their right”, he concluded.

The return match between Vasco and Botafogo will be on September 11, at Nilton Santos. Whoever wins, advances to the final. A new draw will take the decision to penalties.

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