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Gremio sanctioned after coach's daughter invades pitch

Gremio has been ordered to forego its home advantage for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final against Atletico Mineiro after coach Renato Gaucho's daughter celebrated the team's semifinal win on the pitch.

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Porto Alegre side Gremio advanced to the final by following up their 2-0 victory away at Cruzeiro with a goalless draw in front of their own fans on Nov. 2.

Renato Gaucho was joined on the bench by his daughter Carol Portaluppi in the closing stages of the match, and the pair took to the pitch in celebration following the final whistle.