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The Copa do Brasil quarter-finals featured a goalless first half between Internacional and Grêmio, with 22 fouls and scuffles at Beira-Rio. The most notable incident involved Carlos Vinicius from Grêmio and Bernabei from Internacional. Vinicius, the Grêmio center-forward, had been in a heated battle with Mercado earlier in the match.

He had a chance for Grêmio's best opportunity of the first half but was blocked by Mercado. After the block, Vinicius was booked for arguing with Matheus Bahia after confronting Bernabei, who was complaining of pain. Vinicius then had a challenge with Bruno Gomes, where he caught the Inter full-back with his right elbow and accidentally stepped on the opponent's face.

Another scuffle ensued on the pitch. Grêmio had a few chances to score, with Carbonero being offside for setting up Vitinho in the 55th minute, but Weverton made a great save. The referee, Ramon Abatti Abel, did not give any cards despite the incident, and the video assistant referee (VAR) could only recommend a straight red. The match resulted in a goalless draw.