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Coach Renato Portaluppi acknowledges that Grêmio’s 1-0 victory over Juventude this Thursday, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, is a “poor score”. Still, however, it is an advantage that cannot be ignored, reinforces the coach.
+ Matheus Henrique appreciates Grêmio’s debut
Isaque scored the goal of the game, just eight minutes after the start. Renato wanted a higher score, but recognized the difficulties imposed by the rival, who is fighting for access in Serie B.
– Every advantage you bring to a decision, whatever it may be, is an advantage. Is small. We tried to find a better result, but Juventude made it very difficult for them. All the time people, our problems. Very good team in the match, in Serie B. We got the score. Slim score. But with respect to the opponent. We have another 90 minutes in Caxias – evaluated.
Renato once again highlighted problems to climb the team – Photo: Eduardo Moura / ge
Despite the poor score cited by Renato, he pointed out that Grêmio was the only main player in this phase to win the first leg, as was midfielder Matheus Henrique. And that, in a knockout decision, has its importance.
– Grêmio was the only one who played at home and won. Other opponents have not achieved even a small advantage and are at a great disadvantage. There is no easy game. There are another 90 minutes. The opponent will have to expose himself – he added.
The simple victory gives Grêmio the advantage of a draw in the second game, next Thursday, at Alfredo Jaconi. The loss on goal difference leads to the penalty shoot-out. But first, in the second, Tricolor receives Bragantino, in the Arena, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.
