English:
Novorizontino Clinches Late Victory at Home Against Depleted Athletic Club
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo – In a hard-fought match at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, Novorizontino secured a dramatic victory against Athletic Club with a last-gasp goal from O. Ruiz in the 90th minute. The match, part of Round 27 of the Brazilian Serie B, was marked by intensity and a high number of cards.
Novorizontino dominated possession with 57%, generating a total of 19 shots, although only 4 of them were on target. Athletic Club, on the other hand, was outmatched in attack, registering just 2 shots, none of which were on target.
The match was characterized by physical play, with a total of 26 fouls committed between both teams. Referee Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho had a busy night, showing a total of 7 yellow cards and one red card. Nathan Fogaca of Novorizontino received the first yellow card of the match in the 5th minute. Athletic Club accumulated 3 yellow cards throughout the match, in addition to the red card for Alex Nascimento in stoppage time. Novorizontino also saw three of their players booked. Despite Novorizontino’s territorial dominance, Athletic Club stood firm in defense until the very last minute, when Ruiz scored the winning goal.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 46 Marcelo Ajul came in and F. Martinez went out., at minute 58 Neto Costa came in and R. Tavares went out., at minute 58 David Braga came in and A. Da Cruz went out., at minute 62 Sidimar came in and Alex Nascimento went out., at minute 75 Max came in and Luiz Filipe went out.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 58 Nathan Fogaca came in and Robson went out., at minute 59 Romulo came in and Patrick Brey went out., at minute 68 Matheus Frizzo came in and Airton went out., at minute 69 Bruno Jose came in and Tavinho went out., at minute 88 Mayk came in and O. Ruiz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Novorizontino
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