In a thrilling encounter during matchday 28 of the Brasileirao, Grêmio triumphed 2-0 over São Paulo, thanks to a standout performance by Carlos Vinicius, who netted both goals for his team. Vinicius opened the scoring in the 38th minute of the first half with an impressive play from inside the box. He then showcased his composure by converting a penalty kick in the 55th minute, further solidifying his status as a key player for Grêmio.
São Paulo nearly pulled one back in the dying moments of the match, with Ferreira hitting the post in the 94th minute, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Vinicius had a remarkable game, registering two goals and attempting three shots on target. His teammate, Edenílson, also made notable contributions with two attempts at goal.
Grêmio’s head coach, Luiz Venker Menezes, deployed a 4-3-3 formation featuring Gabriel Grando in goal; Marcos Rocha, Erick Noriega, Wagner Leonardo, and Lucas Esteves in defense; and a midfield trio of Arthur Melo, Dodi, and Edenílson. The attacking front comprised Alysson Edward, Francis Amuzu, and the standout Carlos Vinicius.
On the other hand, São Paulo, led by Hernán Crespo, took to the field with a 3-5-2 formation, with Rafael guarding the net; Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, and Sabino in the backline; and a midfield consisting of Maílton, Wendell, Marcos Antônio, Alisson, and Rodriguinho, while Luciano and Gonzalo Tapia spearheaded the attack.
Davi Lacerda officiated the match, maintaining order on the pitch.
As the tournament progresses, Grêmio will face Bahia in their next outing, while São Paulo will be looking to bounce back against Mirassol. Following this match, Grêmio occupies the 11th position on the standings with 36 points, whereas São Paulo remains in 8th place with 38 points.
Substitutions for Grêmio
- 28′ 1T – Alysson Edward was replaced by Cristian Pavón
- 66′ 2T – Francis Amuzu came off for Franco Cristaldo and Carlos Vinicius was substituted for Cristian Olivera
- 83′ 2T – Arthur Melo left the field for Gustavo Cuéllar and Edenílson was replaced by Gustavo Martins
Yellow Cards for Grêmio
- 48′ 2T – Dodi (Failing to maintain distance from the wall)
Substitutions for São Paulo
- 12′ 1T – Wendell was substituted by Patryck
- 45′ 2T – Alan Franco came off for Lucas Moura
- 65′ 2T – Rodriguinho left the pitch for Ferreira and Gonzalo Tapia was replaced by Luiz Gustavo
- 79′ 2T – Luciano was substituted for Emiliano Rigoni
Yellow Cards for São Paulo
- 21′ 1T – Gonzalo Tapia (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 19′ 2T – Maílton (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
- 29′ 2T – Luciano (Unsportsmanlike behavior)