Gremio missed a great chance to move away from the relegation zone in the Brazilian Championship. In a direct duel and in the Gaucho classic, Renato Portaluppi's team suffered a turnaround, but sought a draw in the additions against Juventude, 2-2, on Wednesday, in the 34th round. Despite the fight for equality on the scoreboard, the team left the Gremio Arena under strong boos from the fans. This is because Gremio failed to secure permanence, reaching close to 45 points. The draw left the team with 40 points, in 13th place, within the classification zone for the Copa Sudamericana. The duel started with Gremio in advantage. Surprise in the lineup, Diego Costa received a beautiful launch from Edenilson and served Braithwaite to hit a low shot from the entrance of the area and open the scoring with just two minutes of play. The early goal left the game tied, with many ball disputes in the middle of the field and few clear scoring chances. Emotion was left for the final stretch. João Pedro hit a placed shot and almost extended the lead. Gradually, Juventude was gaining space. Lucas Barbosa risked a shot from the entrance of the area and scared Marchesín. In the last play of the first half, Ewerthon took a free kick in the area and Luis Mandaca headed to equalize, at 50. In the second half, the scenario was different. The team from Caxias do Sul was the one that returned better and turned the marker. Mandaca gave a beautiful pass to Lucas Barbosa, who hit a beautiful goal with a cavadinha. The visiting team's advantage could have been greater in the sequence, but Marchesín defended the penalty kick from Gabriel Taliari. The turnaround took away the patience of the fans, who began to boo the team. Even with more ball possession, Gremio could not create real scoring chances. The pressure came in the additions, Reinaldo took a strong free kick and Gabriel saved. Shortly after, Monsalve hit the crossbar. From insisting so much, the draw came at 48 when Cristaldo hit a low free kick, João Lucas tried to cut, but ended up scoring an own goal. Gremio returns to the field only next Wednesday, at 21h, against Cruzeiro, at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte. Meanwhile, Juventude plays on Saturday, at 19h30, against Cuiabá, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Walking towards the end of the championship, Gremio needs a win to move away from the relegation zone. Renato Portaluppi's team needs to improve its performance to secure permanence in the Brazilian football elite. With the pressure from the fans, Gremio needs to find a solution to win again. The next game against Cruzeiro will be fundamental for the team. Gremio needs a win to stay in the fight for permanence. Renato Portaluppi's team needs to find a way to overcome the pressure and secure the win. But Gremio has a talented team and can surprise at any moment. So the team needs to believe in itself and fight for the win. Gremio can make a difference in the championship and secure permanence. With the strength of the fans, the team can achieve the goal.