Grêmio win at Coritiba and leapfrog Corinthians in the relegation zone
Grêmio beat Coritiba 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Martin Braithwaite, according to Placar. The club end a run of seven matches without a win.
Grêmio beat Coritiba 1-0 away in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. Martin Braithwaite scored the winning goal in stoppage time, in the 47th minute of the second half, according to Placar. This success ends a run of seven matches without a win for the Gaúcho club and gives Renato Portaluppi his first victory since his return, reports Placar. Grêmio nevertheless remain in the relegation zone (Z-4), notes Metrópoles.
According to Globo, this result pushes Corinthians a little deeper, as they remain in the relegation zone of the championship. UOL Esporte indicates that Grêmio leapfrog Corinthians in the standings after this victory. Coach Renato Gaúcho spoke of a "relief" after this first success, according to Metrópoles. He said he felt relieved. Braithwaite, quoted by Gazeta Esportiva, called on supporters to come and back the team on Thursday against Athletico-PR. Tears were seen on Grêmio's side: midfielder Erick Noriega was in tears after the match, and the local broadcast commentator was overcome with emotion, according to Terra.
