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Cuiabá Edges Out Juventude in Tight Contest in Caxias do Sul
Cuiabá defeated Juventude 2-1 in a thrilling match played at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, on November 23, 2024, as part of Round 35 of the Brazilian Serie A. Despite having less possession (40%), Cuiabá proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match was characterized by intensity and a midfield battle. Juventude dominated possession (60%) and generated more shots (19 vs 7), but only four of those were on target. Cuiabá, on the other hand, was more accurate, converting one of their shots on goal.
Matheus Alexandre opened the scoring for Cuiabá in the 75th minute, assisted by Clayson. Juventude responded with a goal from Nene in the 90th minute, assisted by Erick Farias, but ran out of time to equalize. The game saw three yellow cards for Cuiabá (Filipe Augusto, Bruno Alves and Jonathan Cafu) and none for Juventude.
Substitutions cuiaba: at minute 24 Jonathan Cafu came in and Derik Lacerda went out., at minute 66 Denilson Alves came in and Fernando Sobral went out., at minute 66 Lucas Mineiro came in and Filipe Augusto went out.
Substitutions juventude: at minute 46 Erick Farias came in and Edson Carioca went out., at minute 46 Gilberto came in and Gabriel Taliari went out., at minute 61 Nene came in and Mandaca went out., at minute 77 Diego Goncalves came in and Lucas Barbosa went out., at minute 83 Jean Carlos came in and Ewerthon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Juventude
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