He was called to put out the fire of a giant from Brazil. Just like what happened with Vasco da Gama in 2023, whom he ultimately kept in the First Division, Ramón Díaz took over at Corinthians two weeks ago. And he’s riding a wave of success: three matches, two wins, and one draw. This Thursday, he drew 2-2 with Gremio at home. He remains unbeaten and with his team out of the relegation zone.
For a new round of the Brasileirao, the Paulista team (19 points) hosted Gremio, who is indeed in the relegation zone (along with Vitória, Fluminense, and Goianiense). Rodrigo Ely had given Porto Alegre the lead at the 2′ mark of the first half, and Yuri Alberto equalized – from a penalty – for Ramón’s team at the 25′ mark. And already at the 31′ mark of the second half, Mathías Villasanti took advantage of a gift from Corinthians during their buildup for a 2-1 lead for the visitors. At the 42′ mark, Argentine Rodrigo Garro, who Boca and River consulted during this transfer market, appeared to score the equalizer to secure the final score. Agustín Marchesín, Walter Kannemann, and Franco Cristaldo started for the Tricolor.
Rodrigo Garro –
Rodrigo Garro’s stunning goal
They will play again next weekend. Ramón’s team will visit Mineiro, managed by Gabriel Milito, and Gremio will host Vasco da Gama, the former team of the Riojan.
MARCHESÍN’S ANGER AT HALFTIME
“Today’s events are a disgrace. I don’t care if I’m expelled or punished. Coming to play here with everything that’s happening in Rio Grande do Sul. We are suffering. The penalty they called… Gremio is too big to suffer this. Corinthians is big, we respect them, but this is a disgrace. You can’t speak to the referee, I get kicked, stepped on. There’s a penalty, an offside goal. Who invents the rules? Corinthians are too big to need so much help,” said the Argentine goalkeeper, very heated, at halftime.
Marchesín specifically protested against the penalty called against them (via VAR for an alleged foul by Kannemann on Angel Romero) and for a goal disallowed to Cristaldo for a millimetric offside.
