Grêmio delivered an impressive performance, achieving a 2-0 victory against Vasco da Gama in the 34th round of the Brasileirao held at the Arena do Grêmio. Carlos Vinicius opened the scoring just five minutes into the second half, while Francis Amuzu sealed the win with another goal in the 38th minute of the same half.
The standout player of the match was Franco Cristaldo, who frequently tested the opposing goalkeeper with four shots on target.
Amuzu also shone on the pitch, netting a goal and attempting to score five times against Vasco’s defense.
Head coach Luiz Venker Menezes opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Tiago Volpi in goal; a defense with Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Martins, Wagner Leonardo, and Marlon; a midfield consisting of Dodi, Arthur Melo, and Franco Cristaldo; along with an attacking trio of Francis Amuzu, Carlos Vinicius, and Cristian Pavón.
Vasco da Gama, managed by Fernando Diniz Silva, took the field in a 3-4-3 formation. Léo Jardim was in goal, supported by defenders José Luis Rodríguez, Robert Renan, and Lucas Pitón. The midfield included Hugo Moura, Cauan Barros, Philippe Coutinho, and Tchê Tchê, while Nuno Moreira, Rayan Vitor, and Pablo Vegetti led the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Raphael Claus.
With this result, Grêmio now stands at 43 points in the league, placing them in 11th position, while Vasco da Gama remains with 42 points, sitting in 12th place.
Grêmio’s next match will see them travel to face Botafogo, whereas Vasco will visit Bahia.
Substitutions for Grêmio
66’ 2H – Marcos Rocha off for João Lucas
72’ 2H – Franco Cristaldo off for Gustavo Cuéllar, Cristian Pavón off for Alysson Edward
80’ 2H – Carlos Vinicius off for André Henrique, Arthur Melo off for Camilo Reijers
93’ 2H – Francis Amuzu off for Lucas Esteves
Cautions for Grêmio:
41’ 1H – Wagner Leonardo (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 1H – Cristian Pavón (Insulting or disrespecting the referee)
49’ 1H – Arthur Melo (Insulting or disrespecting the referee)
47’ 2H – Alysson Edward (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Vasco da Gama
45’ 2H – Lucas Pitón off for Victor Luis
68’ 2H – Cauan Barros off for Thiago Mendes
69’ 2H – Nuno Moreira off for David
79’ 2H – Pablo Vegetti off for GB
86’ 2H – Philippe Coutinho off for Matheus França
94’ 2H – Victor Luis off for Leandrinho
Cautions for Vasco da Gama:
7’ 1H – Lucas Pitón (Unsporting behavior)
43’ 1H – Philippe Coutinho (Insulting or disrespecting the referee)
8’ 2H – Cauan Barros (Unsporting behavior)