Vasco da Gama vs Independiente Medellín Highlights - July 29, 2026

Vasco da Gama beat Independiente Medellín 1-0 in Copa Sudamericana on July 29, 2026. The match was played at Estádio São Januário.

Thiago Mendes (85') scored for Vasco da Gama.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

The referee cautioned Claudio Spinelli of Vasco da Gama on 4 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Agustín Martegani on 9 minutes.

Claudio Spinelli could not find the target for Vasco da Gama (16'). Lucas Piton saw a shot blocked (23').

Joaquín Varela was booked for Independiente Medellín (39'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ramon Rique’s effort (45').

After the break, Ramon Rique tested the goalkeeper for Vasco da Gama (46'). Claudio Spinelli sent an effort off target for Vasco da Gama (51').

Moments later, a block denied Kevin Mantilla on 55 minutes. Kevin Mantilla saw a shot blocked (55').

The referee cautioned Jair of Vasco da Gama on 69 minutes.

Thiago Mendes scored for Vasco da Gama on 85 minutes after a pass from Paulo Henrique.

Soon after, Thiago Mendes was booked for Vasco da Gama (86'). Brenner forced a save for Vasco da Gama on 88 minutes.

Substitutions: Vasco da Gama 5, Independiente Medellín 4.

Vasco da Gama controlled 60.4% of possession.

Vasco da Gama had 13 shots with 4 on target, while Independiente Medellín had 7 and 0.

Goalkeeper saves: Vasco da Gama 0, Independiente Medellín 3. Corners: Vasco da Gama 3, Independiente Medellín 4.

Vasco da Gama completed the most passes, 447 in total at 82.8% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.