Match report

Gremio and Botafogo Draw 1-1 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
1–1
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Sep 24, 2025

Gremio managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Botafogo in their Serie A encounter on 2025-09-24. Despite an early setback with Marcos Rocha's yellow card, Gremio showed resilience and determination, ultimately leveling the score through a late penalty by Tiago Volpi.

Key Facts

  • • Botafogo took the lead in the 53rd minute when Cuiabano scored from an assist by Marlon Freitas.
  • • Marcos Rocha received a yellow card for Gremio at the 33rd minute due to argumentative behavior.
  • • Gremio equalized with a penalty kick by Tiago Volpi in the 90th minute.
  • • Both teams made several substitutions, including Alexander Barboza and Marlon Freitas receiving yellow cards for Botafogo.

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
  • 14 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 53 Gustavo Martins (D)
  • 4 Walter Kannemann (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 19 E. Noriega (M)
  • 17 Dodi (M)
  • 7 C. Pavon (M)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 88 Willian (M)
  • 77 Andre Henrique (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo
  • 10 F. Cristaldo
  • 15 Camilo Reijers
  • 16 A. Aravena
  • 25 Lucas Esteves
  • 37 Gabriel Mec
  • 40 Jardiel
  • 44 Viery
  • 47 Alysson
  • 80 Alex Santana
  • 99 C. Olivera

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Leo Linck (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 31 Kaio (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 28 Newton (M)
  • 7 Artur (M)
  • 47 Jeffinho (M)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (M)
  • 98 Arthur Cabral (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Raul Steffens
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 6 Cuiabano
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 57 David Ricardo
  • 32 Rhyan
  • 37 K. Barria
  • 58 Caua Zappelini
  • 59 Kauan Toledo
  • 64 Marquinhos

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    25' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
  2. Gremio
    33' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Marcos Rocha

    Argument

  3. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pavon · On: Alysson
  4. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Noriega · On: Alex Santana
  5. Botafogo
    53' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Cuiabano · Assist: Marlon Freitas
  6. Botafogo
    63' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeffinho · On: M. Ponte
  7. Gremio
    67' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Edenilson · On: C. Olivera
  8. Gremio
    70' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Willian · On: F. Cristaldo
  9. Gremio
    78' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andre Henrique · On: Jardiel
  10. Botafogo
    83' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon Freitas

    Argument

  11. Gremio
    86' Gremio Var · Penalty confirmed
    Marlon
  12. Botafogo
    88' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Barboza
  13. Botafogo
    90'+3 Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Artur · On: K. Barria
  14. Gremio
    90' Gremio Goal · Penalty
    Tiago Volpi

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Botafogo
Fouls 7 17
Pass Accuracy 86% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 424 516
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.82 1.18
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 363 456
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a significant turn when Cuiabano scored in the 53rd minute, giving Botafogo an early advantage.
  • ▸ Gremio's determination and tactical adjustments led to the equalizing penalty kick by Tiago Volpi at the end of regulation time.