Match report

Gremio Defeats Vasco DA Gama 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
1–0
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
Dec 3, 2023

Gremio held off a spirited challenge from Vasco DA Gama, securing a 1-0 victory in their latest Serie A match at Arena do Grêmio. Luis Suárez was the hero for Gremio with his decisive goal in the 46th minute, following an assist by Nathan Fernandes. Despite multiple changes and some yellow cards, Vasco could not find an equalizer as Gremio tightened up their defense in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Luis Suárez scored the only goal of the game at 46 minutes.
  • • Nathan Fernandes provided the assist for Suárez's goal.
  • • Gremio had multiple yellow cards: Bruno Alves (45+5'), Gustavo Martins (48'), Nathan (90+2').
  • • Vasco DA Gama made several substitutions to try and find an equalizer.

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Caíque (G)
  • 2 Fábio (D)
  • 5 Rodrigo Ely (D)
  • 34 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 6 Reinaldo (D)
  • 20 M. Villasanti (M)
  • 23 Pepê (M)
  • 19 F. Cristaldo (M)
  • 32 Nathan Fernandes (F)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 10 Ferreira (F)

Substitutes

  • 53 Gustavo Martins
  • 14 Nathan
  • 77 André Henrique
  • 54 Cuiabano
  • 35 Ronald
  • 11 JP Galvão
  • 13 Everton Galdino
  • 7 Luan
  • 21 J. Iturbe
  • 15 Bruno Uvini
  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 22 L. Besozzi

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Léo Jardim (G)
  • 30 Robson Bambu (D)
  • 4 Maicon (D)
  • 3 Léo (D)
  • 2 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 18 Paulinho (M)
  • 23 Zé Gabriel (M)
  • 6 Lucas Piton (M)
  • 25 Marlon Gomes (F)
  • 99 P. Vegetti (F)
  • 11 Gabriel Pec (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Jair
  • 10 D. Payet
  • 21 Praxedes
  • 31 Rossi
  • 70 Serginho
  • 9 S. Ferreira
  • 96 Paulo Henrique
  • 85 Mateus Cocão
  • 35 Miranda
  • 97 Ivan
  • 7 Alex Teixeira
  • 22 M. Capasso

Timeline

  1. Gremio
    29' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fábio · On: Gustavo Martins
  2. Gremio
    37' Gremio Var · Goal cancelled
    Rodrigo Ely
  3. Gremio
    45'+5 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Alves

    Foul

  4. Gremio
    46' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Suárez · Assist: Nathan Fernandes
  5. Gremio
    48' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Martins

    Foul

  6. Vasco DA Gama
    61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ze Gabriel · On: Jair
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paulinho · On: D. Payet
  8. Gremio
    69' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Cristaldo · On: Nathan
  9. Gremio
    70' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nathan Fernandes · On: Andre Henrique
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    75' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon Gomes

    Foul

  11. Vasco DA Gama
    76' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robson Bambu · On: Praxedes
  12. Vasco DA Gama
    76' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Pec · On: Rossi
  13. Gremio
    80' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ferreira · On: Cuiabano
  14. Gremio
    81' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pepê · On: Ronald
  15. Vasco DA Gama
    89' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marlon Gomes · On: Serginho
  16. Gremio
    90'+2 Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Vasco DA Gama
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 86%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 385 419
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 0.79 0.83
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 308 361
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gremio's early substitution of Fábio for Gustavo Martins in the 29th minute set the stage for a more defensive approach.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Rodrigo Ely’s goal due to VAR intervention at 37 minutes maintained the momentum and prevented an early lead for Gremio, keeping Vasco in the game.