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Internacional and Grêmio draw 0-0 in Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg
Internacional and Grêmio played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. The match, the 453rd in the history of the rivalry, was characterized by high physical intensity and frequent disputes rather than offensive creativity, recording a total of 46 fouls.
Significant tension occurred in the closing minutes of the first half when Grêmio's Carlos Vinícius collided with Internacional's Bruno Gomes. The incident led to heated arguments as Internacional players demanded a red card for Vinícius, though referee Ramon Abatti Abel did not issue an expulsion. Following the match, Internacional president Alessandro Barcellos announced plans to file a formal representation with the CBF to seek clarification on the refereeing decision.
The second leg is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, at the Arena do Grêmio. A victory for either side will secure a place in the semifinals; if the teams draw again, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout. Both clubs face additional pressures, including Grêmio's recent poor form and financial constraints mentioned by coach Paulo Pezzolano, and Internacional's upcoming domestic league fixtures.
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Alessandro Barcellos · Arena do Grêmio · Beira-Rio · CBF · Copa do Brasil · Gremio · Internacional · Luis Castro · Luis Suárez · Paulo Pezzolano · Porto Alegre