RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A late penalty from Gabriel Barbosa secured reigning Brazilian and South American champions Flamengo a 1-1 draw with Gremio on Wednesday, the Rio de Janeiro side narrowly escaping a third defeat in four matches in the Brazilian league.
Barbosa, nicknamed "Gabigol" and darling of the Flamengo fans due to his top-scorer exploits last season, made his mark in the 85th minute, converting a penalty after VAR ruled that Gremio defender Walter Kannemann handled inside the area.
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