Braithwaite Shines as Grêmio Crushes Pelotas 5-0 in Campeonato Gaúcho
Grêmio delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday, defeating Pelotas 5-0 in the seventh round of the Campeonato Gaúcho group stage at Arena do Grêmio. Braithwaite and Pavón each scored twice.
Gustavo Martins added another, showcasing the team’s offensive strength. This victory solidified Grêmio’s position at the top of Group A with 14 points, further emphasizing their dominance as they have already secured qualification for the next stage.
Meanwhile, Pelotas remains at the bottom of Group B with only six points, facing a tough road ahead. Grêmio opened the scoring in the 38th minute of the first half when Monsalve made a brilliant run down the right flank, cutting into the box and delivering a low cross.
Gustavo Martins capitalized on the opportunity, slotting the ball into the net. The lead doubled just five minutes later as Edenílson provided a precise cross to Braithwaite, who headed it past the goalkeeper with ease.
Before halftime, Grêmio struck again. In stoppage time, Edenílson’s corner kick found Braithwaite, who outjumped defenders to score his second goal of the match. The home team entered halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead.
Grêmio’s Dominant Performance and Next Challenges
The second half saw no letup from Grêmio. At the 62nd minute, Cuellar assisted Pavón, who skillfully evaded his marker on the left side of the box and unleashed a powerful shot into the top left corner.
Pavón sealed the rout in the 83rd minute after receiving a well-timed pass from Cristaldo, calmly finishing to make it 5-0. Grêmio now prepares to face Ypiranga-RS on Saturday at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) in their final group-stage match.
On the same day and time, Pelotas will host Juventude as they aim to salvage some pride in their campaign. This emphatic win not only highlights Grêmio’s attacking depth.
It also underscores their readiness for tougher challenges ahead in the Campeonato Gaúcho. Pelotas, on the other hand, must regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks.
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