Grêmio and Ceará Battle to a Goalless Draw in the Brasileirao
In the match for the 21st round of the Brasileirao, Grêmio and Ceará fought hard but ultimately settled for a 0-0 draw.
Martin Braithwaite had a golden opportunity to give Grêmio the lead in the 29th minute with a shot that hit the post, denying the home side a pivotal goal.
Bruno Ferreira was the standout player of the match, displaying exceptional skill as he saved five attempts on goal for Ceará. Not to be outdone, Tiago Volpi, the Grêmio goalkeeper, also had an impressive performance, making four key saves to keep the match level.
Grêmio’s head coach, Luiz Venker Menezes, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, fielding Tiago Volpi in goal, with Marcos Rocha, Fabián Balbuena, Walter Kannemann, and Marlon in defense. Alex Santana, Gustavo Cuéllar, and Edenílson controlled the midfield, while the attacking line consisted of Alysson Edward, Martin Braithwaite, and Cristian Olivera.
On the other hand, Ceará’s manager, Leonardo Rodrigues Condé, deployed a similar 4-3-3 setup. Bruno Ferreira was in goal, supported by a defense comprising Fabiano, Marllon, Willian Machado, and Rafael Ramos. The midfield was manned by Diego, Richardson, and Lourenço, while Antonio Galeano, Pedro Raúl, and Aylon led the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Davi Lacerda at the Arena do Grêmio.
In their upcoming fixtures, Grêmio will travel to face Flamengo, while Ceará will host Juventude at home. As it stands, Grêmio sits in 13th place in the league with 24 points, while Ceará occupies the 10th position with 26 points.
Substitutions for Grêmio
- 45’ 2T – Fabián Balbuena for Wagner Leonardo, Edenílson for Riquelme Freitas
- 73’ 2T – Riquelme Freitas for Alexander Aravena
- 74’ 2T – Cristian Olivera for André Henrique
- 88’ 2T – Martin Braithwaite for Jardiel
Bookings for Grêmio:
- 25’ 2T – Alex Santana
- 30’ 2T – Walter Kannemann
Substitutions for Ceará
- 64’ 2T – Aylon for Paulo Baya, Richardson for Lucas Mugni
- 84’ 2T – Pedro Raúl for Lucas Lima, Lourenço for Pedro Henrique
- 91’ 2T – Antonio Galeano for Rodriguinho
Bookings for Ceará:
- 8’ 1T – Willian Machado
- 36’ 2T – Rafael Ramos