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Gremio Edges Past Sportivo Luqueño in Thrilling South American Clash
Asunción, Paraguay – In a captivating match at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Gremio secured a 2-1 victory over Sportivo Luqueño in the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage. The game, officiated by Francisco Gilabert from Chile, was characterized by its intensity and numerous goal-scoring opportunities.
Gremio took the lead in the 17th minute with a penalty converted by Martín Arezo. Sportivo Luqueño responded with a goal from Federico Santander in the 29th minute, leveling the score. However, Gremio regained the advantage in the 71st minute through Mathias Braithwaite, assisted by Cristóvão Olivera.
Despite Gremio’s superior possession (64% to Sportivo Luqueño’s 36%), the match remained fiercely contested. Sportivo Luqueño managed eight shots (three on target), while Gremio registered ten (five on target). Both teams displayed aggressive play, accumulating a total of 29 fouls. Sportivo Luqueño received three yellow cards, and Gremio two. An offside goal disallowed for Sportivo Luqueño in the 5th minute added to the drama of the encounter.
Substitutions gremio: at minute 62 M. Braithwaite came in and M. Arezo went out., at minute 63 C. Olivera came in and C. Pavon went out., at minute 63 Edenilson came in and Dodi went out., at minute 77 Camilo came in and F. Cristaldo went out., at minute 82 A. Aravena came in and F. Amuzu went out.
Substitutions sportivo luqueno: at minute 62 W. Rodriguez came in and R. D. Rios went out., at minute 62 W. Gonzalez came in and F. Santander went out., at minute 70 L. Comas came in and M. Perez went out., at minute 70 W. Ayala came in and J. Baez went out., at minute 88 G. Hauche came in and E. Vera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sportivo Luqueno
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Gremio
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