Grêmio secured a 2–1 comeback victory against São Paulo at the Arena do Grêmio, according to match reports from Saturday, moving temporarily out of the relegation zone into 14th place in the Campeonato Brasileiro with 25 points. Wallace and Pavón scored for the winning side, while Gustavo Martins recorded an own goal after a challenge involving Marcos Antônio, pushing rival Internacional into the Z4.
Match Turning Points at the Arena do Grêmio
The opening fixture of the 22nd round featured a busy first half defined by critical defensive stops and late scoring. According to match accounts, São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael made a sharp double save in the 37th minute, stopping a low shot from Villasanti before denying Carlos Vinícius on the rebound. Shortly before halftime, a scramble involving Marcos Antônio and Gustavo Martins resulted in an opener for the visitors. While Weverton attempted to clear, Calleri capitalized on the rebound to find the net. Officials ultimately awarded an own goal to Grêmio defender Gustavo Martins, as the ball had crossed the line during the initial sequence. Gremista players protested a prior challenge on Villasanti.
Grêmio equalized immediately after the interval. In the second minute, newly signed defender Wallace capitalized on a corner kick to head the ball home. The tempo accelerated as both sides pressed for a winner. The decisive moment arrived in the 40th minute when forward Pavón converted a free kick past Rafael, securing Grêmio’s first three-point result since May 23. São Paulo created late chances, including a shot off the post by Lucas Ramon, but suffered their ninth defeat of the campaign.
Standings Impact and Relegation Battle
The result reshapes the lower half of the Campeonato Brasileiro table. Grêmio climbs to 14th position with 25 points, sitting three points behind city rival Internacional, who now occupies the 17th spot and the opening position in the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Dorival Júnior’s São Paulo squad holds 12th place with 26 points, just one point ahead of Grêmio.
Did you know? Pavón’s decisive free-kick strike marked Grêmio’s first victory in the competition since late May, halting a difficult winless stretch for the Porto Alegre club.
Upcoming Fixtures for Grêmio and São Paulo
Both clubs return to domestic league action next weekend. Grêmio travels to Belo Horizonte to face Atlético-MG at the Arena MRV on Sunday, June 16, at 16h. São Paulo hosts Coritiba at the Morumbis on Saturday, June 15, at 21h, following an away trip to Bolivia to face Bolívar in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the final score of the Grêmio vs. São Paulo match?
- Grêmio defeated São Paulo 2–1 at the Arena do Grêmio.
- Who scored the goals for Grêmio?
- Wallace and Pavón scored the goals for Grêmio, while Gustavo Martins recorded an own goal for São Paulo.
- Where does Grêmio stand in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings?
- Grêmio sits in 14th place with 25 points following the win.
- When are the teams playing next?
- Grêmio visits Atlético-MG on Sunday, June 16, while São Paulo hosts Coritiba on Saturday, June 15.
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