Grêmio showcased a dominant display against Botafogo, clinching a 5-3 victory in the second round of the Brasileirao. Carlos Vinicius led the charge for the home team, netting a remarkable hat-trick with goals at the 25th minute of the first half, and twice in the second half at the 5th minute (penalty) and the 11th minute. Tete also found the net at the 14th minute, while Edenílson scored in the 33rd minute of the second half to seal the win.
Botafogo managed to score thrice, with Arthur Cabral opening their account at the 17th minute following an impressive setup from Alexander Barboza. Danilo added two more goals for the visitors, scoring at the 35th minute of the first half and again at the 40th minute of the second.
In a crucial moment, Botafogo’s Jordan Barrera nearly pulled one back in the 61st minute, but his shot rattled the woodwork, leaving them frustrated.
The standout player of the match was certainly Carlos Vinicius, who not only scored three times but also registered three shots on target. Tete was another key contributor for Grêmio, finding the net once and taking three shots at goal.
Grêmio’s head coach, Luís Ribeiro de Castro, employed a 4-3-3 formation, with Weverton in goal, supported by Fabián Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo, João Pedro, and Marlon in defense. Midfield saw Miguel Monsalve, Erick Noriega, and Arthur Melo, while Cristian Pavón, Tete, and Carlos Vinicius led the attack.
On the other hand, Martín Anselmi’s Botafogo lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, featuring Neto in goal with a defense comprising Vitinho, Mateo Ponte, and Alexander Barboza. The midfield included Danilo, Alex Telles, Allan, and Newton, while Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral, and Santiago Rodríguez formed the forward line.
The match was officiated by Felipe Fernandes de Lima at the Arena do Grêmio.
Looking ahead, Grêmio will visit São Paulo for their next match, while Botafogo will take on their fierce rivals Fluminense in the much-anticipated “Vovo” derby. Both teams currently stand at three points, with Grêmio in seventh place and Botafogo sitting in fifth in the tournament standings.
Substitutions for Grêmio
45’ 2T – Cristian Pavón off for Francis Amuzu
47’ 1T – Miguel Monsalve off for Willian
68’ 2T – Carlos Vinicius off for André Henrique, Tete off for Edenílson
90’ 2T – Arthur Melo off for Dodi
Substitutions for Botafogo
18’ 1T – Santiago Rodríguez off for Artur
61’ 2T – Álvaro Montoro off for Jordan Barrera, Mateo Ponte off for Matheus Martins
81’ 2T – Artur off for Nathan Fernandes, Allan off for Marquinhos
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
6’ 1T Alexander Barboza, 20’ 1T Martín Anselmi, 8’ 2T Mateo Ponte, 24’ 2T Allan