Luís Castro and ex-Benfica man relieved at Chapecoense-Grêmio | OneFootball

Grêmio, led by the Portuguese coach Luís Castro, drew on Monday, March 16, in the evening visit to Chapecoense (1-1), in the sixth round of the Brazilian championship, marking their third consecutive game without a win. Carlos Vinícius, formerly of Benfica - who is on an exclusive list -, started for the blue and white side.

The Porto Alegre team was trailing, with the home side scoring from a penalty by Walter Clar in the 28th minute, but Grêmio equalized just before halftime, with Nardoni scoring in the 45'+3. The second half of the match was marked by some balance, but no goals.

The draw leaves the team led by Luís Castro in seventh place in the Brasileirão, eight points behind the leader São Paulo, followed by Palmeiras, also coached by Portuguese Abel Ferreira, and Fluminense, both three points behind the leader.

After the match, the Portuguese coach reiterated that the team's main goal is to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores, but avoided making promises to the fans. "Since the beginning of the season, we have set an internal goal. This goal is clear, to reach the Libertadores through the standings [4th place direct, 5th goes to 'play-off']. And that is what we will work hard for and continue to work hard for, with this goal in mind", he emphasized.

However, Luís Castro was clear in stating that his commitment is to work and not to guaranteed results. "I know the world loves promises. What I promise in my life is to work, dignified work, I fully commit to the game and I demand that my players commit to the game", he stressed.

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