Match report

Atletico-MG Stuns Gremio 4-3 in Serie A Thriller

Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
4–3
FT
Gremio
Gremio
Dec 3, 2017

Atletico-MG staged a remarkable comeback to stun Gremio 4-3 in a high-scoring Serie A encounter. The match was filled with drama, including a red card for Atletico-MG's Gustavo Blanco and a flurry of substitutions that kept the momentum in flux. Fred and R. Otero were among the standout performers for Atletico-MG, each scoring crucial goals that sealed the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico-MG: Elias (37'), R. Otero (45+3', 90+8'), Fred (66')
  • • Gremio: Jean Pyerre (34'), Batista (61')
  • • Yellow Cards: Adilson (10'), Robinho (43'), Elias (76'), R. Otero (90')
  • • Red Card: Gustavo Blanco (83')
  • • Substitutions: Gustavo Blanco for Adilson (46'), Luan for Valdivia (62'), Rafael Moura for Bremer (76')

Lineups

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor (G)
  • 6 Fábio Santos (D)
  • 3 Leonardo Silva (D)
  • 30 Gabriel (D)
  • 36 Bremer (D)
  • 21 Adílson (M)
  • 8 Elias (M)
  • 11 R. Otero (M)
  • 20 Valdívia (M)
  • 9 Fred
  • 7 Robinho (M)

Substitutes

  • 94 Gustavo Blanco
  • 27 Luan
  • 13 Rafael Moura
  • 10 J. Cazares
  • 4 F. Erazo
  • 14 Mansur
  • 17 Capixaba
  • 87 Giovanni
  • 92 Marlone
  • 40 Cleiton
  • 85 Roger Bernardo
  • 23 Matheus Mancini

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Bruno Grassi (G)
  • 63 Felipe
  • 61 Emanuel
  • 64 Ruan
  • 52 Jean Pyerre (M)
  • 35 Machado (M)
  • 55 Lucas Poletto (F)
  • 38 Conrado (D)
  • 54 Dionathã (F)
  • 41 Balbino (M)
  • 39 Pepê (M)

Substitutes

  • 45 Batista
  • 62 Ericson
  • 36 Matheus Henrique
  • 60 Brenno
  • 34 Guedes
  • 47 Raul
  • 50 Vico
  • 65 Lucas Araujo
  • 43 Patrick

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    10' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Adílson
  2. Gremio
    34' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Jean Pyerre · Assist: Lucas Poletto
  3. Atletico-MG
    37' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Elias · Assist: Fred
  4. Atletico-MG
    43' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Robinho
  5. Atletico-MG
    45'+3 Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Otero
  6. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adílson · On: Gustavo Blanco
  7. Gremio
    53' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Poletto · On: Batista
  8. Gremio
    57' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Dionathã
  9. Gremio
    61' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Batista · Assist: Pepê
  10. Atletico-MG
    62' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Valdívia · On: Luan
  11. Atletico-MG
    66' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    Fred
  12. Gremio
    74' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ruan · On: Ericson
  13. Gremio
    75' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jean Pyerre · On: Matheus Henrique
  14. Atletico-MG
    76' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bremer · On: Rafael Moura
  15. Atletico-MG
    77' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Elias
  16. Atletico-MG
    83' Atletico-MG Card · Red Card
    Gustavo Blanco
  17. Atletico-MG
    90'+8 Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Otero
  18. Atletico-MG
    90' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    R. Otero

Match Stats

Stat Atletico-MG Gremio
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 83% 73%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 22 9
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 492 298
Yellow Cards 7 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 408 217
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico-MG equalized in the 37th minute when Elias found the back of the net, assisted by Fred, evening the score after Jean Pyerre's early goal for Gremio.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 45+3' when R. Otero scored from a set piece, giving Atletico-MG the lead going into halftime. This momentum shift proved crucial as Gremio struggled to maintain their lead.
  • ▸ Atletico-MG secured the win with Fred's goal in the 66th minute and R. Otero's second in stoppage time, despite Gustavo Blanco's red card which reduced their numbers in the final stages.