Match report

Sao Paulo Stuns Gremio 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
1–2
FT
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Feb 14, 2021

Sao Paulo stunned Gremio with a 2-1 victory in the Serie A fixture, showing resilience and tactical precision. Gremio took the lead early through Diego Souza but Sao Paulo responded with goals from Tchê Tchê and Luciano to secure the win, despite a late red card to Gremio's C. Pinares.

Key Facts

  • • Gremio: Diego Souza (33')
  • • Sao Paulo: Tchê Tchê (63'), Luciano (68')
  • • Gremio's C. Pinares was shown a red card in the 90th minute
  • • Sao Paulo had three players booked: G. Carneiro (59'), Dani Alves (75'), and Tchê Tchê (90')

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 27 Vanderlei (G)
  • 28 Paulo Miranda (D)
  • 2 Victor Ferraz (D)
  • 32 Diogo Barbosa (D)
  • 38 Rodrigues (D)
  • 8 Maicon (M)
  • 23 Alisson (M)
  • 10 Jean Pyerre (M)
  • 7 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 29 Diego Souza (F)
  • 25 Pepê (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 Lucas Silva
  • 33 Luiz Fernando
  • 21 C. Pinares
  • 20 Thaciano
  • 47 Ferreira
  • 19 D. Churín
  • 12 Bruno Cortez
  • 14 David Braz
  • 11 Éverton
  • 46 Isaque
  • 44 Ruan
  • 1 Paulo Victor

Sao Paulo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
  • 5 R. Arboleda (D)
  • 6 Reinaldo (D)
  • 3 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 2 Igor Vinicius (D)
  • 10 Dani Alves (M)
  • 8 Tchê Tchê (M)
  • 12 Vitor Bueno (M)
  • 13 Luan (M)
  • 11 Luciano (F)
  • 19 G. Carneiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Jonas Toró
  • 27 A. Galeano
  • 15 Hernanes
  • 17 S. Tréllez
  • 32 Rodrigo
  • 22 J. Rojas
  • 23 Lucas Perri
  • 25 Rodrigo Nestor
  • 16 Léo
  • 4 Diego
  • 40 Thiago
  • 34 Welington

Timeline

  1. Gremio
    33' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Souza
  2. Sao Paulo
    46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitor Bueno · On: Jonas Toró
  3. Sao Paulo
    59' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    G. Carneiro
  4. Sao Paulo
    63' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Tchê Tchê
  5. Sao Paulo
    68' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    Luciano
  6. Gremio
    72' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Victor Ferraz · On: Luiz Fernando
  7. Gremio
    72' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jean Pyerre · On: C. Pinares
  8. Gremio
    73' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paulo Miranda · On: Thaciano
  9. Sao Paulo
    75' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Dani Alves
  10. Sao Paulo
    81' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Vinicius
  11. Gremio
    83' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pepê Aquino · On: Ferreira
  12. Sao Paulo
    84' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Carneiro · On: A. Galeano
  13. Sao Paulo
    90'+3 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luciano · On: Hernanes
  14. Sao Paulo
    90'+3 Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tchê Tchê · On: S. Tréllez
  15. Sao Paulo
    90' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    Tchê Tchê
  16. Gremio
    90' Gremio Card · Red Card
    C. Pinares

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Sao Paulo
Fouls 19 18
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 5 11
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 523 492
Yellow Cards 6 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 454 430
Shots Inside Box 3 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sao Paulo's quick response with two goals in five minutes (Tchê Tchê and Luciano) turned the match in their favor, reversing Gremio's early lead.
  • ▸ Despite Gremio's late red card, Sao Paulo maintained control and secured the win, showcasing their tactical flexibility and team strength.