Vasco da Gama 0, Gremio 2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (Interstat) — Gremio opened its campaign in the Carioca Série A with a decisive 2-0 victory over Vasco da Gama on Wednesday, defying a statistical projection that had forecast a high-scoring draw at a rain-soaked Arena do Grêmio. The home side controlled the match for long periods, but needed a second-half surge to secure the three points against a resilient Vasco da Gama side that finished the match with six yellow cards. The result gives Gremio an immediate boost in the state championship standings, starting the season with a win, while Vasco begins with a loss. The… Read more...