Grêmio Secures Convincing 3-0 Away Win Over Deportivo Riestra in Sul-Americana Group Stage
Grêmio's 3-0 away victory over Deportivo Riestra propels them to the top of Group F in the 2026 CONMEBOL Sul-Americana.
- • Grêmio won 3-0 away at Deportivo Riestra in Buenos Aires.
- • Goals by Carlos Vinícius (penalty), Francis Amuzu, and Martin Braithwaite secured the win.
- • Grêmio dominated possession, finishing with 279 accurate passes.
- • The victory puts Grêmio in first place in Group F with seven points.
- • Deportivo Riestra remains third with four points and failed to capitalize on key chances.
Key details
In a commanding performance on May 5, 2026, Grêmio defeated Deportivo Riestra 3-0 at El Nuevo Gasómetro stadium in Buenos Aires during the fourth round of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sul-Americana group stage. The win places Grêmio in a strong position to advance from Group F with seven points from four matches.
Grêmio opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Carlos Vinícius converted a penalty after Ángel Stringa fouled Francis Amuzu in the box. The penalty was struck firmly down the middle past Deportivo Riestra’s goalkeeper Ignacio Arce, shifting momentum in favor of the Brazilian side. Deportivo Riestra tried to respond before halftime, but Grêmio’s goalkeeper Weverton made a crucial save from a header by Facundo Miño.
After the break, Grêmio extended their lead at the 58th minute with a goal by Francis Amuzu following a slick combination with Gabriel Mec. In the 72nd minute, Martin Braithwaite sealed the victory with a well-executed finish after a cross from Cristian Pavón, set up by Erick Noriega.
Statistically, Grêmio dominated with five shots on target to Riestra’s one, and completed 279 accurate passes against 123 by the hosts. The Brazilian team’s effective dribbling and tackling underpinned their balanced offensive and defensive strategy. In contrast, Deportivo Riestra committed 24 fouls, received two yellow cards, and failed to capitalize on six corner kicks.
This win puts Grêmio atop Group F, reinforcing their campaign with two wins, one draw, and one loss so far, while Deportivo Riestra is third with four points. The victory significantly boosts Grêmio’s chances of advancing to the next phase of the tournament with two group stage matches left.
Grêmio’s solid away performance reflects effective coaching by Luís Castro and the team’s resilience on the road, marking a key step in their Sul-Americana 2026 ambitions.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
