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Controversial Draw Between Vasco da Gama and Gremio in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro – A match filled with tension and controversy culminated in a draw between Vasco da Gama and Gremio at the Estádio São Januário. The home team, Vasco da Gama, dominated possession with 64%, generating numerous scoring opportunities, totaling 30 shots, 7 of which were on target. However, the lack of clinical finishing and Gremio’s solid defense prevented a Vasco victory.
The match was marked by the disallowance of a Vasco da Gama goal in the 35th minute due to a prior foul, according to the VAR review. Referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima was also forced to issue several yellow cards, with two for Vasco da Gama and three for Gremio, reflecting the intensity of the game.
Lucas Freitas opened the scoring for Vasco da Gama in the 64th minute, unleashing euphoria in the stands. However, Gremio reacted and Gustavo Martins equalized in the 80th minute with an assist from C. Pavon, sealing a draw that left a bittersweet taste for both teams. Despite dominating possession and having numerous shots, Vasco da Gama failed to capitalize on their superiority, while Gremio took a valuable point away from home.
Substitutions gremio: at minute 46 Edenilson came in and M. Villasanti went out., at minute 54 C. Olivera came in and C. Pavon went out., at minute 54 Alex Santana came in and F. Cristaldo went out., at minute 68 Alysson came in and R. Freitas dos Santos went out., at minute 75 M. Braithwaite came in and Andre Henrique went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 76 David came in and Mateus Carvalho went out., at minute 86 Joao Victor came in and L. Augusto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
Gremio
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