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Novorizontino and Ponte Preta draw in a tight match
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo (Brazil) – In an exciting match played at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, Novorizontino and Ponte Preta drew 2-2 on matchday 29 of the Brazilian Serie B. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, who battled for possession and scoring opportunities.
Novorizontino started strong and opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a goal from Neto Pessoa, assisted by Rodolfo. The home team’s joy was short-lived, as Ponte Preta managed to equalize the score in the 75th minute with a goal from Iago Dias, assisted by Gabriel Novaes.
Novorizontino regained the lead in the 38th minute with another goal from Neto Pessoa, this time assisted by Reverson. However, the home team’s joy was again fleeting, as Ponte Preta equalized once again in the final minutes.
The match had several scoring chances for both teams. Novorizontino had 17 shots, 8 of them on target, while Ponte Preta had 9 shots, 4 of them on target.
The match was marred by numerous fouls committed by both teams, which led to the referee, Felipe Fernandes de Lima, cautioning 5 Novorizontino players and 1 Ponte Preta player.
Despite the intensity and emotions of the match, the final result did not favor either team, who had to settle for a point each.
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Substitutions ponte preta: at minute 27 Everton Brito came in and Sergio Raphael went out., at minute 46 J. Vasconcelos came in and Igor Inocencio went out., at minute 46 Iago Dias came in and Elvis went out., at minute 85 Ramon came in and Emerson Santos went out.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 46 Renato came in and Rafael Donato went out., at minute 67 Lucas Cardoso came in and Pablo Dyego went out., at minute 67 Lucca came in and Rodolfo went out., at minute 72 Igor Formiga came in and Rodrigo Soares went out., at minute 77 E. Rodrigues came in and Marlon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Novorizontino
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