GOLAZONEWSVasco da Gama eliminated from Copa Sudamericana
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- Vasco da Gama lost 3-1 to Boca Juniors in the semifinals.
- The match was held at the Maracana stadium.
- Coach Pedro Emanuel defended his players following the exit.
Vasco da Gama has been eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana following a 3-1 defeat to Boca Juniors in their semifinal clash at the Maracana.
According to ge, the team's exit was attributed to a poor showing during the first half. The report also highlighted a mistake by goalkeeper Léo Jardim, who failed to stop a reachable shot from Paredes in the 42nd minute of the second half.
Following the loss, coach Pedro Emanuel publicly defended his squad, stating that no player is at the end of their cycle at the club. Tensions also surfaced online, as a Boca Juniors midfielder posted a montage depicting the tearing of the Vasco crest in response to Thiago Mendes.