RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — CR Vasco da Gama opened its Copa do Brasil Feminino campaign with a 2-1 victory over Fluminense W on Thursday at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho.

Substitute Kevin Serna opened the scoring for the visitors in the 22nd minute. Vasco da Gama equalized before halftime with a 50th-minute goal from Rayan Vitor. The match appeared headed for a draw until Pablo Vegetti scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time for the home side.

The result defied a pregame projection that favored a draw. Vasco da Gama began the tournament with a win, while Fluminense W started with a loss. Goalkeeper Léo recorded an assist for Vasco da Gama. A yellow card was issued in the 17th minute.