On date 12 of the Brasil – Brasileiro 2023 tournament, Grêmio weighed in on his home team and prevailed with great category against Coritiba. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Franco Cristaldo (33′ 1T, penalty), Mathías Villasanti (2′ 2T), Bitello (8′ 2T), Luis Suárez (20′ 2T) and André Henrique (38′ 2T) . While the visitor’s goal was scored by Alef Manga (40′ 1T).
Rodrigo Pinho took a shot that hit one of the posts and Coritiba was left without the chance to discount in minute 76 of the second stage.
Luis Suárez was the figure of the party. The Grêmio striker scored 1 goal, finished off the opposite goal 4 times and made 23 correct passes.
Another important player in the match was Mathías Villasanti. The Grêmio midfielder was the author of 1 goal, hit 40 correct passes and removed 3 balls.
The process of the match was very close and intense, with more nerves than play. There were several cautioned: Felipe Carballo, Nathanael, Andrey, Alef Manga and Reinaldo. He was sent off for a straight red, Bruno Gomes in the 92nd minute of the second half.
Grêmio technical director Renato Portaluppi planned a 4-5-1 strategy with Gabriel Grando in the arch; João Pedro, Bruno Uvini, Walter Kannemann and Reinaldo in the defensive line; Bitello, Matthias Villasanti, Franco Cristaldo, Felipe Carballo and Vina in the middle; and Luis Suárez in the attack.
For their part, those led by Antônio Carlos Zago stopped with a 3-5-2 scheme with Gabriel Vasconcelos under the three sticks; Jean Pedroso, Benjamín Kuscevic and Bruno Viana in defense; Nathanael, Bruno Gomes, Andrey, Marcelino Moreno and Jamerson Bahia in midfield; and Zé Roberto and Alef Manga up front.
The referee João Gobi was selected to carry out the actions of the game.
On the next date, Grêmio will visit Bahia and Coritiba will play as a visitor against Goiás at the Hailé Pinheiro stadium.
After the match, the local team is left with 23 points and in second place in the standings. While the visit has 4 units and ranks twentieth in the tournament.
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