Grêmio 2:1 São Paulo — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Cristian Pavón's 86th-minute strike sealed a 2-1 Grêmio comeback victory over São Paulo in the Brasileiro Série A, the midfielder's decisive goal capping a resilient display after the hosts had trailed at the interval. Grêmio had been second best for long stretches but found a way to turn the contest on its head inside three minutes of the restart.

São Paulo struck first when Marcos Antônio finished from Luciano's pass on the stroke of half-time, but Grêmio levelled within three minutes of the second half as Wallace converted Carlos Vinícius's assist. The game grew scrappy thereafter, with six yellow cards dished out in a tense final quarter, yet it was Pavón who produced the moment of quality, latching onto a loose ball to fire home with four minutes remaining and snatch all three points.

São Paulo controlled the numbers, holding 52% possession and firing 17 shots to Grêmio's 12, though the hosts edged expected goals at 1.62 to 1.33 and matched them on corners at seven apiece. Grêmio dominated the first half on both possession and chances before being overrun after the break, yet they outscored their visitors on efficiency. Pavón was the standout with a rating of 8.3, his winning goal from midfield proving the difference in a match Grêmio won without ever truly controlling.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Grêmio vs São Paulo?

Grêmio 2-1 São Paulo (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Marcos Antônio (45', assist Luciano) for São Paulo; Wallace (48', assist Carlos Vinícius) for Grêmio; Cristian Pavón (86') for Grêmio.

Were there any cards in Grêmio vs São Paulo?

Yellow cards: Mathias Villasanti (Grêmio); Luciano (São Paulo); Diego Caito (Grêmio); Walter Kannemann (Grêmio); André Silva (São Paulo); Marlon (Grêmio); Robert Arboleda (São Paulo).

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