Late Caito strike earns Grêmio draw after VAR penalty for Flu | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Grêmio and Fluminense drew 1-1 at the Arena do Grêmio. Hulk put the visitors ahead in the 65th minute from the spot after VAR confirmed the penalty. Substitute Diego Caito levelled late for the hosts with a low finish (89.). Tricolor Gaúcho carried the greater threat across the night with 12 attempts to seven and nine corners to two, while Fábio produced key saves to keep Flu in front until the closing stages. Imortal visit Botafogo next in the league, while Flu host Bahia.

Player of the Match: Diego Caito came off the bench for Grêmio and changed the game, scoring the late equaliser from one of his two attempts and completing 18 of 20 passes to sustain the late pressure.

Stat of the Match: Fábio made four saves for Flu, a steadying performance that preserved their lead until the late equaliser.

Three Things We Learned: Tricolor Carioca benefitted from a VAR-confirmed penalty after Walter Kannemann handled in the area, and Hulk converted calmly from the spot. Grêmio's bench made the difference as Diego Caito struck the leveller from a Jovane Cabral assist, validating the hosts' second half tweaks. Tricolor Gaúcho delivered sustained pressure with 12 attempts and nine corners to two, edging possession at 50.6% against 49.4% to keep Flu pinned back late on.