Brasil night of misfortune for Luís Castro and Artur Jorge
On a chilly evening in Brazil, Portuguese coaches Luís Castro and Artur Jorge both stumbled in the Copa do Brasil round of 16, as Grêmio could only manage a 1‑1 draw at Mirassol and Cruzeiro were held to a goalless stalemate against Chapecoense.
Mais uma noite sem sorte para os técnicos portugueses em ação no Brasil, confirming a pattern of early setbacks.
Luís Castro’s Grêmio travelled to Mirassol and saw the match finish level at one goal each, a 1‑1 result that left both sides sharing points.
Artur Jorge’s Cruzeiro hosted Chapecoense at home but could not break the deadlock, ending the encounter 0‑0.
Both fixtures formed part of the Taça do Brasil’s round of 16 ties, the knockout stage that determines the cup’s eventual champion.
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