Goalkeeper Weverton provides assist for Grêmio goal in Copa do Brasil semifinal

Goalkeeper Weverton was the protagonist of a decisive play in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal between Grêmio and Atlético-MG, held at the Arena. At the 10th minute of the first half, the player executed a quick goal kick that found forward Carlos Vinícius in the attacking half. The number 95 beat Léo Duarte's marking and finished into the right corner of goalkeeper Gabriel Delfim, opening the scoring for the hosts. Although the forward appeared to be in an offside position at the moment of the pass, the rules of football do not penalize the infraction when a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick. This is not the first time Weverton has contributed directly to a goal this season. In March 2026, during the 7th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, the goalkeeper also provided an assist from a goal kick for Francis Amuzu's goal in the 2-0 victory over Vitória.