Standout star's hat-trick lifts Grêmio against Botafogo | OneFootball

Carlos Vinícius changed the game in the 26th minute with a close-range finish, helping Grêmio beat Botafogo 5-3. He completed his hat-trick after the break.

The striker struck from inside the six-yard box (26.), timing his movement to meet a loose ball and ignite Imortal's response.

After the restart he rose to glance in a header from a Francis Amuzu cross (50.), attacking the near-post space and overpowering his marker to restore momentum for the hosts.

He then converted from the spot (57.) after a Fogão handball by Alex Telles, sealing his treble. He finished with three attempts, all on target, plus four touches in the box and six completed passes, underlining a clinical, front-line focal point. He was replaced because of an injury (68.), by which stage Tricolor Gaúcho had the contest where they wanted it.

Imortal host Novo Hamburgo in the Gaúcho quarter-finals next. Glorioso visit Vasco da Gama in the Carioca next.

How high would you rate Vinícius' performance tonight?