🎥 Grêmio take commanding lead in bid for Copa do Brasil final

🎥 Grêmio take commanding lead in bid for Copa do Brasil final Playing in front of 50,928 fans at a rocking Arena, Grêmio built a solid lead in their bid to reach their tenth Copa do Brasil final. Thanks to goals from Carlos Vinícius and Noriega (and a superb performance from Weverton), the Tricolor beat Atlético Mineiro 2-0 this Sunday (1). It was the first leg of the competition's semi-final. Highlights coming soon. Weverton steals the show in the first half Cuello had a great chance to put Atlético ahead. But he could not beat the Grêmio goalkeeper. Weverton would make another decisive contribution moments later. His goal kick turned into an assist for Carlos Vinícius, who capitalised on Lyanco's mistake before scoring (11'). The assist provider got plenty of love in the celebrations. Atlético went into half-time having dominated possession (over 70%). But Grêmio stood firm. Grêmio extend their lead as Galo push forward It was a dream start to the second half for the Tricolor. Just two minutes in, a fine move down the right led to Noriega's goal. With no other choice, Barba Domínguez made Galo increasingly attack-minded. Even youngster Cauã Soares, an out-and-out striker, was brought on. Atlético piled on the pressure. And their big chance came in the 94th minute, when Vitor Hugo rattled the crossbar. Gustavo Martins left the Tricolor down to ten men shortly afterwards. But Galo had no time to capitalise on their numerical advantage. 🤔 What now? The return leg takes place next Saturday (7) at Arena MRV. Grêmio can even lose by one goal and still reach the final. Galo, meanwhile, will need to win by three goals in front of their home fans to go through in normal time. A two-goal win would send the tie to penalties. Both teams now turn their attention back to the Brasileirão. And both head to Rio de Janeiro. In 15th place after two straight wins, Grêmio will face leaders Flamengo at the Maracanã. Galo, meanwhile—who have lost their last two league games—sit seventh and will face Botafogo (12th) at the Nilton Santos. Both matches take place next Wednesday (4). This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.