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Vasco Fights Back Twice for Crucial Away Draw in Sudamericana
23 Jul
Summary
- Vasco drew 2-2 against Independiente Medellín in a playoff match.
- The Rio club fell behind twice but secured a draw in Colombia.
- Joaquin Varela's own goal and Claudio Spinelli's late strike equalized.

Vasco achieved a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Independiente Medellín in their recent Copa Sudamericana playoff encounter. The match, held at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, saw the Colombian side take the lead twice. Vasco demonstrated considerable grit, responding to adversity to secure a crucial away result.
John Montaño scored both goals for Independiente Medellín. However, Vasco's defense also contributed, with an own goal from center-back Joaquin Varela leveling the score initially. The tension mounted late in the game, but Claudio Spinelli netted the crucial second equalizer, ensuring the tie would be decided at home.