Match report

Gremio Stuns Goias with Late Comeback, Wins 2-1 in Serie A

Gremio
Gremio
2–1
FT
Goias
Goias
Nov 30, 2023

In a thrilling encounter at Arena do Grêmio, Gremio managed to overcome an early deficit and clinched a vital 2-1 win over Goias in the Brazilian Serie A. The visitors took the lead through Morelli's goal in the 28th minute but failed to hold on as Ferreira equalized from Luis Suarez’s assist at half-time and F. Cristaldo sealed victory with another crucial strike shortly after.

Key Facts

  • • Goias took an early lead through Morelli (28')
  • • Ferreira scored for Gremio to equalize (50')
  • • Gremio secured the win with F. Cristaldo’s goal (56')
  • • Nathan Fernandes and F. Carballo received yellow cards in the first half for Gremio

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Caíque (G)
  • 2 Fábio (D)
  • 34 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 4 W. Kannemann (D)
  • 6 Reinaldo (D)
  • 20 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 8 F. Carballo (M)
  • 19 F. Cristaldo (M)
  • 13 Everton Galdino (F)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 32 Nathan Fernandes (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Ferreira
  • 23 Pepê
  • 53 Gustavo Martins
  • 14 Nathan
  • 77 André Henrique
  • 22 L. Besozzi
  • 5 Rodrigo Ely
  • 15 Bruno Uvini
  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 11 JP Galvão
  • 7 Luan
  • 54 Cuiabano

Goias

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 Tadeu (G)
  • 2 Maguinho (D)
  • 3 Lucas Halter (D)
  • 19 Bruno Melo (D)
  • 20 Dieguinho (D)
  • 55 Luis Oyama (M)
  • 12 Willian Oliveira (M)
  • 40 Everton Morelli (M)
  • 60 Guilherme Marques (F)
  • 7 Vinícius (F)
  • 10 J. Palacios (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Breno Herculano
  • 22 Apodi
  • 70 Anderson Oliveira
  • 43 Edu
  • 17 Pedro Junqueira
  • 9 Matheus Babi
  • 95 Dodozinho
  • 27 Alesson
  • 5 Raphael Guzzo
  • 88 Marcelo Rangel
  • 4 Sidimar

Timeline

  1. Goias
    28' Goias Goal · Normal Goal
    Morelli
  2. Gremio
    31' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Fernandes

    Foul

  3. Gremio
    35' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Everton Galdino · On: Ferreira
  4. Gremio
    38' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    F. Carballo

    Argument

  5. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fábio · On: Pepê
  6. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Carballo · On: Gustavo Martins
  7. Goias
    48' Goias Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palacios

    Foul

  8. Gremio
    50' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Ferreira · Assist: Luis Suárez
  9. Goias
    55' Goias subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vinícius · On: Breno Herculano
  10. Goias
    56' Goias subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Palacios · On: Apodi
  11. Gremio
    56' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Cristaldo
  12. Gremio
    67' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Martins

    Foul

  13. Gremio
    73' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Cristaldo · On: Nathan
  14. Goias
    75' Goias Card · Yellow Card
    Apodi

    Foul

  15. Goias
    79' Goias subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luis Oyama · On: Anderson Oliveira
  16. Goias
    80' Goias subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Guilherme · On: Edu
  17. Gremio
    81' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nathan Fernandes · On: Andre Henrique

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Goias
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 432 436
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.07 0.68
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 339 341
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ferreira's equalizing goal in the 50th minute shifted momentum back to Gremio, leading to their victory.
  • ▸ Gremio capitalized on a flurry of substitutions and defensive solidity after conceding early, with F. Cristaldo scoring the decisive second goal.