Grêmio beat La Equidad, 2x1, on Thursday, in a match relating to the Grp.A of Copa Sudamericana. In this competition, Porto Alegre (RS)'s team held their first game in the competition., and Bogotá's team came from a win.
The opening goal was scored by Diego Souza in the 37th minute, through a header inside the penalty area. With this goal, Diego Souza reached the landmark of thirty goals this season.
After 71 minutes, Grêmio saw Rodrigues get a straight red card with 77 minutes on the clock, Paulo Miranda fired home Porto Alegre (RS)'s team's second goal, from a corner, assisted by Diego Souza. Omar Duarte netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game with a right-foot shot inside the box. In time added on, o left the game earlier after seeing a red card.
With regard to the next fixture, Grêmio will play away against Lanús. Meanwhile, La Equidad will play at home against Aragua FC.
| Grêmio | La Equidad | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Ball steals | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | 87 | Total Passes | 76 | 8 |
| 7 | 80 | Passes Completed | 65 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
