Volpi scores, Botafogo draw with Grêmio and miss chance to break into G4 | OneFootball

In a lively match, Grêmio and Botafogo drew 1-1 this Wednesday at the Arena, in a postponed game from the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the result, the team from Rio Grande do Sul reached 28 points and took 11th place. Meanwhile, the team from Rio de Janeiro went to 40 points and remain in fifth.

Botafogo opened the scoring in the second half with Cuiabano. Grêmio equalized in the final minutes with goalkeeper Tiago Volpi, from the penalty spot.

In the next round, Grêmio faces Vitória this Sunday, again at the Arena. On the same day, Botafogo will play the classic against Fluminense at Maracanã.

The match

Grêmio started the match trying to put pressure on Botafogo and almost scored in the fifth minute. Kanemann took advantage of a corner and shot for a good save by Léo Linck. But the team from Rio responded right after. Matheus Martins was played through, entered the box, but was prevented from finishing by Kanemann.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul continued with an offensive posture and almost opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Edenílson took advantage of a cross and headed for a great save by Léo Linck.

After that, the match became balanced, with both teams seeking to attack. However, dangerous chances only happened after the 35th minute. First, Artur was played through and forced Tiago Volpi to make a great save. Then, it was Arthur Cabral’s turn to be stopped by the Grêmio goalkeeper.

In the final minutes, Grêmio created another good chance. André was played into the box but sent the ball wide. Thus, the game remained tied at halftime.

In the second half, Grêmio came back stronger and had a good chance in the fourth minute. Dodi received a pass in the box and shot for another good save by Léo Linck. But Botafogo’s response was impressive in the seventh minute. Cuiabano was played into the box and finished with no chance for Volpi.

The setback was felt by Grêmio. The home side took a while to react and only had another good opportunity in the 28th minute. Olivera received a pass in the box but finished poorly.

This play energized the team from Rio Grande do Sul, who began to dominate the match. Grêmio managed to put pressure on Botafogo and relied heavily on aerial balls. The home side were rewarded in the 44th minute. After the ball hit Matheus Martins’ arm, the referee awarded a penalty, converted by Tiago Volpi. Thus, the match ended level in Porto Alegre.

MATCH DETAILS GRÊMIO 1 X 1 BOTAFOGO

Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre (RS) Date: September 24, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Lucas Torezin (PR) Assistants: Eduardo Goncalves da Cruz (MS) and Andrey Luiz De Freitas (PR) VAR: Ilbert Estevam da Silva (SP) Yellow cards: Marcos Rocha (Grêmio); Marlon Freitas and Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) Red card: Kaio (Botafogo)

GOALS GRÊMIO: Tiago Volpi, 44 min of the second half BOTAFOGO: Cuiabano, 7 min of the second half

GRÊMIO: Tiago Volpi, Gustavo Martins, Noriega (Alex Santana) and Kannemann; Marcos Rocha, Dodi, Edenílson (Olivera), Willian (Cristaldo) and Marlon; Pavón (Allyson) and André (Jardiel) Coach: Mano Menezes

BOTAFOGO: Léo Linck, Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, Kaio and Alex Telles (Cuiabano); Newton and Marlon Freitas; Jeffinho (Mateo Ponte), Matheus Martins, Artur (Kadir) and Arthur Cabral Coach: Davide Ancelotti

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