Vasco beat Grêmio in the Brasileirão, remain unbeaten under Renato Gaúcho | OneFootball

Vasco defeated Grêmio 2-1 this Sunday at São Januário, in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. With this result, the Cruzmaltino team reached 11 points, matching the score of the Gaucho team, which remains ahead in the standings due to tie-breaking criteria.

All three goals of the match were scored in the first half. Vasco took the lead with Cuiabano and David, while Grêmio reduced the deficit with Carlos Vinícius.

In the next round, Vasco will face Coritiba on April 1st at Couto Pereira. Meanwhile, Grêmio will visit Palmeiras the following day at Arena Barueri.

How the Game Went

The match started lively, with both teams seeking to attack. Vasco was more efficient and opened the scoring just 6 minutes in: David advanced down the right and served Cuiabano in the area, who finished to score the first goal.

The goal shook Grêmio, and Vasco almost extended their lead at 9 minutes. Andrés Gomez invaded the area and shot for a good save by Weverton. The intensity dropped as the first half progressed, with both teams exchanging possession without creating significant chances.

At 15 minutes, Thiago Mendes headed for another save by Weverton. Shortly after, Andrés Gomez recovered the ball in attack but, instead of shooting, tried to dribble and was dispossessed.

The second goal for Vasco came at 34 minutes, after a Grêmio mistake in ball distribution. Cuiabano crossed low and David pushed it into the net.

It seemed Vasco would control the match, but Grêmio reduced the deficit at 38 minutes. Carlos Vinícius took advantage of a mistake by Robert Renan, stole the ball, and finished precisely. Encouraged by the goal, the Gaucho team almost equalized at 43, when Pavón forced a good save from Léo Jardim, and Nardoni wasted the rebound.

The second half began balanced, with Vasco maintaining more possession but making errors in the final pass, while Grêmio continued to struggle in construction.

The first big chance came at 13 minutes, when Andrés Gomez hit the post. Grêmio responded at 22: Enamorado struck a cross first-time, but sent it wide.

In the final minutes, Grêmio increased the pressure, seeking an equalizer. At 44, Braithwaite beat the defense and shot at Léo Jardim. Despite the pressure, Vasco held the score and secured the victory in front of their fans.

MATCH DETAILS?VASCO DA GAMA 2 x 1 GRÊMIO

Location: São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: March 22, 2026 Time: 4 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Davi Lacerda (ES) Assistants: Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE) and Pedro Amorim de Freitas (ES) VAR: José Cláudio Rocha Filho (SP)

Goals:

Vasco: Cuiabano, at 6’ of the 1st half; David, at 34’ of the 1st half Grêmio: Carlos Vinícius, at 38’ of the 1st half

Vasco: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique (Puma Rodríguez), Saldivia, Robert Renan, and Cuiabano (Lucas Pitón); Hugo Moura, Thiago Mendes (Rojas), Tchê Tchê, and Nuno Moreira (Marino); Andrés Gómez and David (Matheus França) Coach: Renato Portaluppi

Grêmio: Weverton; Pavón, Balbuena (Gustavo Martins), Viery, and Caio Paulista; Arthur, Nardoni (Willian), and Pérez; Tetê (Enamorado), Carlos Vinícius (Braithwaite), and Amuzu (Gabriel Mec) Coach: Luís Castro

*By Gazeta Press

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