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Ponte Preta Edges Out Avai with Late Goal
Campinas, São Paulo – Ponte Preta secured a 1-0 victory at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli thanks to a 78th-minute goal from Jeh, giving the Campinas side a win over Avai in round 19 of the Serie B.
The match was a close contest, with both sides displaying good ball possession. Avai started with more intensity and dominated the first half, but they couldn’t capitalize on the few chances they created. Ponte Preta improved in the second half and found the back of the net in the 78th minute, thanks to a precise finish from Jeh after a pass from Everton Brito.
Despite Avai’s territorial dominance, Ponte Preta was more effective in attack, and the victory was based on their greater determination. Avai tried to respond but couldn’t find the equalizer.
Statistics:
* Possession: Ponte Preta 48%, Avai 52%
* Shots: Ponte Preta 18 (6 on target), Avai 11 (2 on target)
* Corners: Ponte Preta 8, Avai 2
* Fouls: Ponte Preta 11, Avai 12
* Yellow Cards: Ponte Preta 1 (Everton Brito), Avai 1 (Ze Ricardo)
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Substitutions avai: at minute 46 Willian Pottker came in and Gabriel Barros went out., at minute 61 Natanael came in and Mauricio Garcez went out., at minute 70 Alan came in and Roberto Rosa went out., at minute 71 Cassiano came in and Vagner Love went out., at minute 84 Jean Lucas came in and Ze Ricardo went out.
Substitutions ponte preta: at minute 61 Gabriel Novaes came in and Matheus Regis went out., at minute 80 Emerson Santos came in and Emerson Santos went out., at minute 88 Hudson came in and Elvis went out., at minute 88 Dodo came in and Everton Brito went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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