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Novorizontino Edges Out Goiás in a Hard-Fought Match
Novo Horizonte, São Paulo – In a Brazilian Serie B fixture, Novorizontino secured a narrow victory against Goiás in a match played at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi. The sole goal of the game came early, at the 21st minute, through a penalty converted by Robson, who capitalized on a foul inside the area.
The match was characterized by a physical and disjointed game, reflected in the number of cards shown by referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes. Goias received two yellow cards (Messias in the 19th minute and Juninho in the 90th minute), while Novorizontino had four of its players cautioned (Bruno Jose in the 26th, Marlon in the 37th, Robson in the 51st and Luis Oyama in the 90th minute).
Despite having less ball possession (46% compared to Goiás’s 54%), Novorizontino managed to maintain their lead and defend their goal. Goias generated more shots (15 against Novorizontino’s 12) and more shots on target (6 against 3), but failed to convert their opportunities. In terms of corners, Goiás surpassed their rival with 8 against 3.
In summary, an intense match with few clear chances, where Novorizontino took all three points thanks to Robson’s effectiveness from the penalty spot.
Substitutions goias: at minute 46 Marcao Silva came in and Welliton went out., at minute 46 Diego Caito came in and Moraes went out., at minute 68 Messias came in and Martin Benitez went out., at minute 78 Jaja came in and E. Garcia went out., at minute 84 Wellington Rato came in and F. Barcelo went out.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 78 Marlon came in and Luis Oyama went out., at minute 78 Mayk came in and Leo Tocantins went out., at minute 82 Airton came in and Bruno Jose went out., at minute 89 Pablo Dyego came in and Caio Dantas went out., at minute 89 Robson came in and Jean Irmer went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Novorizontino
Goias
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