The assist for Paulo Sérgio in the winning goal against Botafogo was Vinícius Pacheco's 11th in the 2010 season. A player with great speed and a key player in coach Rogério Lourenço's scheme, the midfielder, who became a striker, has been standing out not only for his traditional characteristic of sprinting, but also for his movement and precision in passing to his teammates.

While Pacheco excelled in finishing in training and team matches, he's been crucial in passing in official matches. He's already provided 11 assists this year, the most by a player in the red-and-black squad this season. Statistics are celebrating the player, who emphasized the importance of the victory against Botafogo.

"I tried to perform well, move around a lot, and I think I did well. I created some opportunities, had good scoring chances, and was lucky with the pass to Paulo Sérgio. It's also important to highlight Petkovic's pass to me, which was perfect, and also how crucial this victory was for us. We needed it," he said.

Vinícius also emphasized how beneficial the offseason has been for the entire squad. According to him, the coaching staff and players have been doing a great job, which could yield positive results in the future.

"We hadn't played for forty days, but we worked hard and that's why we got this great result on our return. Now we have to keep our heads up, keep training and stay calm. On Sunday (18.07/XNUMX), we have another tough game, away from home, and we're going to look for another three points," he concluded.

In addition to his 11 assists, Vinícius has also scored four goals in official matches this season. He has played 31 matches, 21 as a starter and ten as a substitute.

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