With their best season in the Guanabara Cup, Vasco drew 1-1 again with Fluminense to qualify for the decider. The final match will be held next Saturday.
The current state champion, São Januario, will face Flamengo. Last year, Vasco won the decider on penalties (5 to 4), after each team won by a minimum of points.
Leo Jaco scored for Vasco in the 41st minute of the second half from a corner kick, when Fluminense was qualifying for the finals. With their best season in the Guanabara Cup, Vasco has had the advantage of two draws.
Flamengo ousted Boavista after a 1-1 draw away from home, then won its second match 2-0 under the leadership of coach Filipe Luis, in a match held today, Thursday.