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Novorizontino defeats Vila Nova in a thrilling match
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo – Novorizontino beat Vila Nova 2-0 in a vibrant match in the Brazilian Serie B, played at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi. The match, corresponding to round 24 of the regular season, was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, with Novorizontino ultimately prevailing thanks to two goals in the second half.
The first goal came in the 60th minute, when Luísão took advantage of a pass from Rodrigo Soares to beat the Vila Nova goalkeeper. The second goal came in the 76th minute, scored by Neto Pessoa, who received a pass from Marlon to seal the match.
Vila Nova tried to react, but could not find the way to goal. Novorizontino, for their part, knew how to control the match and maintain the lead on the scoreboard.
The match was marked by numerous yellow cards, with four for Novorizontino and one for Vila Nova.
Statistics:
* Novorizontino: 47% possession, 18 shots (6 on target, 10 off target), 5 corners, 27 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Vila Nova: 53% possession, 11 shots (2 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 15 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Match events:
* 44′: Novorizontino – Yellow card for Waguininho
* 57′: Vila Nova – Yellow card for Igor Henrique
* 60′: Novorizontino – Luísão goal (assisted by Rodrigo Soares)
* 76′: Novorizontino – Neto Pessoa goal (assisted by Marlon)
* 88′: Novorizontino – Yellow card for Oscar Ruiz
* 90′: Novorizontino – Yellow card for Eduardo
* 90′: Novorizontino – Yellow card for Patrick
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Substitutions vila nova: at minute 58 Denilson came in and Junior Todinho went out., at minute 68 Rhuan came in and Henrique Almeida went out., at minute 68 Emerson Urso came in and E. Davis went out., at minute 81 Joao Victor came in and Igor Henrique went out., at minute 81 Joao Lucas came in and Arilson went out.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 66 Geovane came in and Willian Farias went out., at minute 66 Leo Tocantins came in and Rodrigo Soares went out., at minute 73 Neto Pessoa came in and Lucca went out., at minute 81 Oscar Ruiz came in and Rodolfo went out., at minute 81 Igor Formiga came in and Waguininho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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