English
Tense Draw in Novo Horizonte: Novorizontino and São Bernardo Share Points in Heated Match
Novo Horizonte, Brazil – In a match filled with tension and excitement, Novorizontino and São Bernardo drew at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi in a match corresponding to the seventh round of the Paulista A1 regular season. Referee Joao Vitor Gobi had a busy night, witnessing a game where discipline was a key factor.
São Bernardo took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to a goal by Pedro Vitor, who capitalized on an excellent assist from Felipe Garcia. However, Novorizontino responded in the 35th minute with a goal by Romulo, assisted by Robson, leveling the score before halftime.
The second half became even more complicated for São Bernardo. The yellow card received by Joao Paulo in the 41st minute foreshadowed problems, and the expulsion of W. Gonzaga in the 50th minute, for a straight red card, left the visiting team at a numerical disadvantage.
Despite playing with one man less, São Bernardo managed to maintain the draw. Novorizontino dominated possession with 57%, generating six shots, of which two were on target, and earning six corner kicks. However, the São Bernardo defense remained solid. Meanwhile, São Bernardo, with 43% possession, tried to surprise on the counterattack, achieving three shots, one on target. The match ended with a distribution of points that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 46 Maykon Jesus came in and Juninho went out.
Substitutions são bernardo: at minute 51 Joao Paulo came in and Augusto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Novorizontino
class=”wg_loader”>
