Renê header lifts Vitória into Sudamericana spots | OneFootball

Vitória beat Grêmio 1-0 at Estádio Manoel Barradas, rising from 13th to 11th and into the Copa Sudamericana places.

In the 63rd minute, Renê headed in from close range after Mateus Silva's cross following a corner to break the deadlock.

Weverton kept Tricolor Gaúcho in the game before the interval, tipping away efforts from Renê and Diego Tarzia as the visitors held on.

Leão da Barra's goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo was decisive late on, parrying Gustavo Martins to preserve the lead as the visitors pressed.

After the changes, Leão da Barra continued to threaten, with Tomás Pochettino creating a late opening for Renato Kayzer that Weverton saved in stoppage time. Seven minutes were indicated.

Leão da Barra registered 20 attempts with six on target. Tricolor Gaúcho managed 11 attempts, testing the keeper five times.

Next, Leão da Barra visit Mirassol. Tricolor Gaúcho host Vasco da Gama.