Headline: Tensions Rise in Goalless Copa do Brasil Clash Between Internacional and Grêmio
In a heated encounter at Beira-Rio, the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals between Internacional and Grêmio ended in a scoreless draw, despite numerous fouls and skirmishes that marked the first half. A total of 22 fouls and several altercations kept the referee, Ramon Abatti Abel, busy during the match on Thursday, September 27.
One specific incident became the focal point of the match. Grêmio center-forward Carlos Vinicius played a significant role throughout the contest. He found himself engaging in a fierce confrontation with Mercado and had the best scoring opportunity for Grêmio in the opening half, which was thwarted by a quick defensive block from the Argentine player.
The situation escalated when Vinicius received a yellow card following an argument with Matheus Bahia over Bernabei, who was seen on the ground complaining of pain. Soon after, Vinicius was involved in a challenging moment with Bruno Gomes, during which his elbow made contact with the Inter full-back, followed by an accidental step on Gomes’ face.
While another scuffle ensued on the field, referee Abel called a foul but opted not to issue a card for the incident. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR), which could have suggested a direct red card, did not prompt the referee to review the incident on the monitor.
Internacional struggled to create significant threats until the 55th minute, when Carbonero set up Vitinho. However, the goal was ruled offside after a great save by Grêmio’s Weverton.
It was a goalless first half, but one packed with fouls (22) and scuffles at Beira-Rio in Internacional vs. Grêmio in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
And one specific incident drew the most attention in the clash overseen by referee Ramon Abatti Abel this Thursday (27).
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Did it deserve another card?
Carlos Vinicius was one of the main protagonists.
The Grêmio center-forward had already been locked in a heated battle with Mercado.
He had Grêmio’s best chance of the first half, but the Argentine defender reacted quickly to make the block.
He ended up being booked after arguing with Matheus Bahia for confronting Bernabei, who was complaining of pain.
Then came the challenge with Bruno Gomes.
Carlos Vinicius caught the Inter full-back with his right elbow and then ended up stepping on his opponent’s face accidentally.
Another scuffle broke out on the pitch.
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Ramon Abatti Abel gave the foul, but no card.
And VAR — which could only intervene to recommend a straight red — did not call him over to the monitor.
Inter, meanwhile, only really threatened in the 55th minute.
But Carbonero was offside after setting up Vitinho nicely before Weverton made a great save.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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