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Criciúma and Grêmio clash in a tight Serie A match
Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil – Criciúma and Grêmio faced off in an exciting Serie A encounter at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse. The match, played in front of a large crowd, ended with a 1-0 victory for Grêmio, thanks to a goal from M. Monsalve in the 86th minute.
The match was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams for ball control. Criciúma dominated possession in the first half, but Grêmio was more effective in attack.
Higor Meritao of Criciúma received a yellow card in the 19th minute, while F. Cristaldo of Grêmio saw yellow in the 41st minute. Criciúma had several chances to open the scoring but couldn’t convert them.
In the second half, Grêmio stepped up their pressure and started creating more opportunities. Finally, in the 86th minute, M. Monsalve scored the only goal of the match, assisted by A. Aravena. Criciúma tried to equalize but Grêmio defended with solidity.
The match was officiated by referee Lucas Paulo Torezin, from Brazil.
Statistics:
* Criciúma: 47% possession, 19 shots (4 on target, 9 off target), 6 corners, 15 fouls, 2 yellows, 0 reds
* Grêmio: 53% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 3 off target), 9 corners, 8 fouls, 1 yellow, 0 reds
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Substitutions criciuma: at minute 46 Ronald Lopes came in and M. Trauco went out., at minute 65 Matheusinho came in and Marquinhos Gabriel went out., at minute 65 Fellipe Mateus came in and Higor Meritao went out., at minute 74 Dudu came in and Claudinho went out., at minute 74 Patrick de Paula came in and Newton went out.
Substitutions gremio: at minute 72 A. Aravena came in and M. Braithwaite went out., at minute 73 M. Arezo came in and F. Cristaldo went out., at minute 89 Ronald came in and M. Monsalve went out., at minute 89 Edenilson came in and Y. Soteldo went out., at minute 90 Gustavo Martins came in and Dodi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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