Grêmio 3 - 2 Morcego (391559769)

8367 punters turned up at Grêmio Arena, and despite threatening clouds on the horizon, no rain came. Pierre Van Gertruyden was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Jesus Negro and Bosco Zabil. Grêmio decided to use a 4-4-2 set up. Starters: Paiva - Cruz, Remstal, Nagayama, Piá - Ariki, Montinho, Branner, Palermo - Prassek, Velloso.

Morcego started off with a 2-5-3 lineup. The following players had been chosen: Petraglia - Forjaz, Lago - Costa Manso, Botelho, Nakane, Freitas Reis, Costa Souza - Hachmo, Bueno, Pigó.

After 22 minutes, Morcego sent a free kick in high over the penalty box. In what looked like a well-rehearsed move, the ball was headed backwards and reached R. Bueno, who had plenty of space to place a well aimed shot - 0 - 1. B. Velloso of Grêmio received a yellow card after 26 minutes for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A lack of experience caused L. Remstal to make a difficult dribble close to dangerous opponent R. Bueno of Morcego, who took the opportunity to score making it 0 - 2. Grêmio didn't give in and with 37 minutes played F. Piá was able to make the score 1 - 2 after an attack on the right. 1 - 2 was the score after the first half. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Grêmio, with 54 percent of the ball.

Grêmio's H. Branner almost tied things up with 62 minutes played after breaking through on the right, but his shot deflected off the post. After 66 minutes of play, É. Montinho equalised for Grêmio after an elegant attack from the right. After some beautiful movement down the left wing, B. Velloso scored for Grêmio putting them ahead 3 - 2, after 67 minutes. A cross coming in on the right hand side left R. Bueno alone in front of the goal after 73 minutes but his shot was woeful. Possession in this half belonged to Grêmio, who controlled the ball 60 percent of the time.

Grêmio's top performer was clearly F. Piá. H. Paiva on the other hand, had a terrible day. Morcego's best player was R. Bueno. On the other hand, P. Petraglia's play was disheartening. The match ends 3 - 2.