Belgian-Ghanaian winger Francis Amuzu produced a game-changing performance off the bench as Gremio secured a dramatic 5–3 victory over Botafogo in an entertaining encounter in Porto Alegre.

Gremio went into the break trailing 2–1, but the introduction of Amuzu in first-half stoppage time shifted the momentum. Moments after the restart, the winger made an immediate impact, providing a clever assist for Carlos Vinicius to draw Gremio level at 2–2.

Although Botafogo briefly regained the lead through a penalty, Gremio responded in style, with Amuzu once again at the heart of the turnaround. The 25-year-old burst down the flank and delivered a precise pass for Tetê to score Gremio’s fourth goal, during a dominant spell in which Vinicius completed his hat-trick and the hosts surged from a losing position into control of the match. Edenilson later added a fifth to put the result beyond doubt before Botafogo scored a late consolation.

Amuzu’s performance highlighted his growing influence, with the winger now recording two assists in two league appearances in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Gremio will aim to carry this attacking momentum into their next fixture when they host Novo Hamburgo in the Gaucho Playoff on Saturday, February 7.