Sport Recife Stuns Grêmio at Arena do Grêmio

GRÊMIO 0 X 1 SPORT

Sport Stuns Grêmio With Last-Gasp Winner at Arena do Grêmio

In a thrilling and hard-fought match at the Arena do Grêmio, Sport Recife pulled off a major upset, defeating Grêmio 2-1 in the Brasileirão Série A. The visitors secured all three points with a dramatic late goal, leaving the home crowd stunned and silent.

A Cautious Opening

The game started with both teams feeling each other out, resulting in a tight and tactical first half. Grêmio, playing in front of their passionate home fans, had more of the ball but struggled to break down a well-organized Sport defense. The visitors were content to sit back, soak up pressure, and look for opportunities on the counter.

Grêmio's Breakthrough

Just before halftime, the deadlock was finally broken. Grêmio's playmaker received the ball on the edge of the box, took a touch, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the top corner of the net. The stadium erupted as the home side took a 1-0 lead into the break, seemingly on their way to a comfortable victory.

Sport Fights Back

After the interval, Sport came out with renewed determination. They began to press higher up the pitch, forcing Grêmio into mistakes. Their efforts paid off in the 65th minute when a quick counter-attack resulted in a well-placed shot from their striker, who leveled the score at 1-1. The goal rattled Grêmio, and the momentum of the game shifted.

The Decisive Moment

With the clock ticking down, both teams pushed for a winner. The match became an end-to-end battle, with chances at both ends. Then, in the 89th minute, a moment of magic decided the game. Sport's winger beat his defender and delivered a low cross into the box. The ball found a teammate, who calmly slotted it home to give Sport an improbable 2-1 lead.

A Stunned Arena

The final whistle blew moments later, and the Arena do Grêmio was plunged into disbelief. For Sport, it was a memorable victory built on resilience and a never-say-die attitude. For Grêmio, it was a bitter defeat that highlighted the unpredictability of the Brasileirão.

Match Stats

GRÊMIO

• Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Possession: 60%

• Shots: 15 (6 on target)

• Corners: 7

• Fouls: 12

• Cards: 2 yellow

• Passes: 510 (85% accuracy)

SPORT

• Formation: 4-4-2

• Possession: 40%

• Shots: 8 (4 on target)

• Corners: 3

• Fouls: 15

• Cards: 3 yellow

• Passes: 340 (78% accuracy)

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