The match for the third round of the Brasileirao ended in favor of the home team, São Paulo, who defeated Grêmio 2-0. The breakthrough came from Lucas Moura, who scored a penalty in the 23rd minute of the first half. Jonathan Calleri then extended the lead with a goal in the 58th minute, ensuring a solid win for São Paulo.
Despite a chance to further increase the deficit, São Paulo’s forward Luciano missed a penalty in the 63rd minute of the second half, which could have added another goal to their tally.
Jonathan Calleri stood out with his remarkable performance, contributing a goal and taking four shots during the match. Lucas Moura also had a notable game, scoring one goal himself.
São Paulo’s coach, Hernán Crespo, opted for a 4-3-3 tactical setup, fielding Rafael in goal; a defensive line of Lucas Ramon, Alan Franco, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; a midfield trio of Damián Bobadilla, Danielzinho, and Marcos Antônio; and a forward line featuring Lucas Moura, Luciano, and Jonathan Calleri.
On the other hand, Grêmio, managed by Luís Ribeiro de Castro, deployed a 4-3-3 formation as well, with Weverton as the goalkeeper; João Pedro, Fabián Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo, and Marlon in defense; Erick Noriega, Arthur Melo, and Edenílson in the midfield; while Tete, Francis Amuzu, and Carlos Vinicius led the attack.
Referee Savio Pereira Sampaio oversaw the proceedings of the match.
Looking ahead to the next round, São Paulo will travel to face Coritiba, while Grêmio will host Atlético Mineiro at home. With this victory, São Paulo currently leads the league standings with 7 points, while Grêmio remains in 12th place with 3 points.
Substitutions in São Paulo
31’ 1H – Damián Bobadilla out for Pablo Maia 69’ 2H – Lucas Moura out for Nahuel Ferraresi and Alan Franco out for Gonzalo Tapia 84’ 2H – Marcos Antônio out for Pedro Ferreira and Luciano out for Ferreira
Yellow Cards for São Paulo:
43’ 1H Luciano (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 49’ 1H Pablo Maia (Arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions in Grêmio
39’ 1H – Edenílson out for Willian 52’ 2H – Francis Amuzu out for Gustavo Martins 67’ 2H – Carlos Vinicius out for André Henrique and Tete out for Cristian Pavón 68’ 2H – João Pedro out for José Enamorado
Yellow Cards for Grêmio:
22’ 1H Weverton (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 49’ 1H Wagner Leonardo (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 49’ 2H André Henrique (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Grêmio:
1’ 2H Wagner Leonardo (Direct red)