Goias Beats Amazonas in a Match Filled With Cards and Substitutions
Goiânia, Goiás – Goias secured a victory in a tense match against Amazonas in the 18th round of the Brazilian Serie B. The match, played at the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro, was marked by cards, substitutions, and an early goal from Juninho that made the difference.
Goias, who dominated possession (54%) and took more shots (25 in total, 9 of them on target), opened the scoring in the 45th minute. Juninho, after receiving an assist, managed to beat the Amazonas goalkeeper.
The first half was marked by the discipline of referee Dyorgines Jose Padovani de Andrade, who showed a total of five yellow cards: two to Cauan Barros of Amazonas, one to Enio of Amazonas, one to Diego Torres of Amazonas, and one to Juninho of Goias. Cauan Barros, after receiving two yellows in the same minute, was sent off with a direct red card.
In the second half, both teams made numerous substitutions, with Goias making five changes and Amazonas making six. The pace of the game did not decline, with Diego Caito of Goias receiving a yellow card in the 84th minute. Amazonas also saw Miranda and Luan Silva join the group of cautioned players in the 85th and 89th minute respectively. The match ended with one more yellow card for Goias in the 90th minute.
Goias, despite Cauan Barros’s red card in the first half, showed their superiority on the field, with dominant possession and greater attacking efficiency. Amazonas, on the other hand, was affected by the sending off and failed to react with the necessary intensity to seek an equalizer.
Statistics:
* Goias: 54% possession, 25 shots (9 on target, 9 off target), 7 corners, 17 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Amazonas: 46% possession, 11 shots (6 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 14 fouls, 5 yellow cards, 1 red card
Summary: Goias secured an important victory that strengthens their position in the Serie B standings. Amazonas, on the other hand, will need to analyze the mistakes made to regain ground in the rankings.
Substitutions amazonas: at minute 46 Gustavo Ermel came in and Matheus Serafim went out., at minute 46 Jorge Jimenez came in and Diego Torres went out., at minute 63 Luan Silva came in and Bruno Lopes went out., at minute 68 Rafael Tavares came in and Enio went out., at minute 76 Cocote came in and Erick Varao went out.
Substitutions goias: at minute 46 Edson came in and Lucas Ribeiro went out., at minute 57 Diego Caito came in and Diego went out., at minute 58 Ian Luccas came in and Juninho went out., at minute 59 Paulo Baya came in and Rildo went out., at minute 80 Halerrandrio came in and Welliton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Goias
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