Exxon
In this game, Gremio coach Renato Potalupi made a 4-3-3 starting lineup, with Exxon as the single arrow, Gabriel Silva and Campas separated from the left and right wings, Villasanti, Lucas Reva and Thiago Santos were in the midfield, and many main players, including Diego Sousa, did not make it to the roster.
Just 7 minutes into the game, Gremio took the lead. Elkeson entered the left side of the penalty area and was kicked down by Diego Ferreira. Referee Paul Robert decisively awarded a penalty. Elkeson, who has not opened in the past month, headed towards 12 yards, hit steadily, and scored the fourth goal of the league this season.
9 minutes later, Elkeson created another point. He was kicked down by Ze Ricardo in the penalty area. After VAR intervened, referee Paul Robert awarded another penalty. This time, Elkeson gave the opportunity to young player Gabriel Silva, who did not disappoint Elkeson's trust and won his first goal in the Bundesliga.
The second half changed sides and then fought again. Elkeson was replaced early due to a muscle strain on his right thigh , and the Tumbs, who had a sharp drop in pressure, finally tied the score.
After the game, Global Sports scored 7.5 points for Elkeson and commented: "Gremio's two goals were related to the No. 9 center. He created two penalty kicks and scored one. But before the end of the half, he felt pain in his thigh muscles and had to be replaced."
In an interview, Elkeson dedicated the goal to his son. , and he also said very frankly that he might leave the team at the end of the season: "I am very happy to score a goal, I dedicated it to my son. The injury at the end of the first half made me a little sad. In the last round of the league, I hope to be in front of home fans, because it is very likely my farewell battle. I want to say goodbye to the fans on the court and use a goal as a farewell gift."
