Grêmio 1:1 Fluminense RJ — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Diego Caito's 89th-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw for Grêmio against Fluminense in the Brasileiro Série A, with visiting goalkeeper Fábio the standout player, though the result sets up Grêmio's next fixture against Botafogo. A match that never quite sparked until its final quarter saw Fluminense take a surprise lead through Hulk in the 65th minute, the striker capitalising on a VAR check three minutes earlier that had gone in his side's favour.

The turning point came late as Grêmio, having grown into the game after a sluggish first half, finally broke through when Jovane Cabral set up Diego Caito to bundle home in the 89th minute, denying Fluminense a gritty away win. The home side had dominated the second half with 63% possession and six shots, while Fluminense's early yellow card flurry—Hércules, Guga, and Thiago Silva all booked before the hour—left them vulnerable.

On the numbers, Grêmio controlled the match with 52% possession, 12 shots to Fluminense's six, and nine corners to two, yet they needed a late equaliser to avoid defeat; Fluminense were outplayed but nearly stole it on efficiency. Fábio was the standout with a rating of 7.4 out of ten as the visiting goalkeeper, keeping his side in the contest. CheckLive's model rated Fluminense marginally ahead, but the draw proved that prediction incorrect, as the flow of play favoured the hosts. Grêmio now face Botafogo on 29 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Grêmio vs Fluminense?

Grêmio 1-1 Fluminense (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Hulk (65') for Fluminense; Diego Caito (89', assist Jovane Cabral) for Grêmio.

Were there any cards in Grêmio vs Fluminense?

Yellow cards: null (Fluminense); Hércules (Fluminense); Guga (Fluminense); Thiago Silva (Fluminense); Carlos Vinícius (Grêmio); Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense); Juan Nardoni (Grêmio).

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