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Atlético Goianiense edges out Novorizontino in tense Goiânia clash
Goiânia, Goiás – Atlético Goianiense secured a 1-0 victory over Novorizontino in a thrilling encounter at Estádio Antônio Accioly, in the sixth round of Brazil’s Serie B 2025. Despite Novorizontino dominating possession (71%) and registering more shots (14 to 10), Atlético Goianiense’s clinical finishing proved decisive.
Marcelinho scored the only goal of the game in the 31st minute, but his joy was short-lived as he received a red card in the 38th minute, leaving his team a man down for a significant portion of the match. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Atlético Goianiense defended resolutely, making the most of their limited possession (29%) to create counter-attacking opportunities. The match was a fiery affair, with a total of 27 fouls and nine yellow cards, in addition to Marcelinho’s red card. Novorizontino, despite their territorial dominance, failed to break down Atlético Goianiense’s resolute defense and left empty-handed. The victory gives Atlético Goianiense three crucial points in their quest for promotion.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 40 Waguininho came in and Dantas went out., at minute 40 Marlon came in and Jean Irmer went out., at minute 66 Lucca came in and Nathan Fogaca went out., at minute 66 Willian Farias came in and Rafael Donato went out., at minute 72 Bruno Jose came in and Luis Oyama went out.
Substitutions atletico goianiense: at minute 70 Ruan Teixeira came in and Robert Conceicao went out., at minute 70 Leo Naldi came in and Sandro Lima went out., at minute 79 F. Martinez came in and Willian Pottker went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Goianiense
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