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Intense Draw Between América Mineiro and Operário-PR in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte, September 7, 2025 – The match between América Mineiro and Operário-PR, played at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio, ended in a draw that reflected the parity seen on the field. The match, corresponding to matchday 25 of the Brazilian Serie B, was marked by the dispute in midfield and the opportunities created by both teams.
América Mineiro dominated possession with 57%, trying to impose their game through ball possession. Willian Bigode opened the scoring for the home team in the 21st minute, after an assist from Julio Cesar, generating enthusiasm in the fans. However, Operário-PR did not back down and responded in the 33rd minute with a goal from Neto Paraiba, leveling the score before the break.
The match was characterized by intensity and tactical fouls, which resulted in two yellow cards, one for each team. Stênio from América Mineiro was cautioned in the 41st minute and J. Giraldo from Operário-PR in the 88th minute.
Regarding statistics, América Mineiro took 11 shots in total, of which 4 were on target and 5 off target. For their part, Operário-PR took 9 shots, with 5 directed at the goal and 3 wide. The home team obtained 5 corner kicks, while Operário-PR got 2.
Referee Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos directed the match without major setbacks. The final draw left a bittersweet taste for both teams, who will seek to improve their performance in the next Serie B matches.
Substitutions america mineiro: at minute 61 F. Elizari came in and C. Ortiz went out., at minute 72 Paulinho came in and Dalbert went out., at minute 72 Stenio came in and Rafa Silva went out., at minute 79 Julio Cesar came in and David da Hora went out., at minute 79 Willian Bigode came in and Miqueias went out.
Substitutions operario-pr: at minute 66 J. Zuluaga came in and Kleiton went out., at minute 66 Rodrigo Rodrigues came in and Vinicius Mingotti went out., at minute 74 Cristiano came in and Jefferson went out., at minute 74 Ademilson came in and Vitor Pernambuco went out., at minute 88 Neto Paraiba came in and Andre went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
America Mineiro
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