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Late Goal Secures Thrilling Draw in Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro – In a hard-fought match at the Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira, Volta Redonda and América Mineiro played to a draw in a game filled with tension and yellow cards, in the tenth round of the Brazilian Serie B.
Volta Redonda dominated possession with 59%, constantly seeking the opponent’s goal, albeit with limited effectiveness. Out of their 12 attempts, only 3 were on target, while 4 missed. The home team also generated 6 corner kicks, showcasing their persistence in attack.
América Mineiro, on the other hand, opted for a more direct approach, holding 41% possession and taking 9 shots, only 2 of which troubled the goalkeeper. The match was marred by constant fouls, 11 by Volta Redonda and 14 by América Mineiro, resulting in a total of 5 yellow cards issued by referee Savio Pereira Sampaio.
The most controversial moment of the game came in the 82nd minute, when a goal by Sanchez for Volta Redonda was disallowed by VAR due to a handball. However, the home side’s persistence paid off in the 90th minute, when Matheus Lucas, assisted by Andre Luiz, managed to score the equalizing goal, sparking joy in the stands.
Substitutions volta redonda: at minute 64 MV came in and Vitinho Lopes went out., at minute 72 Andre Luiz came in and Henrique Silva went out., at minute 72 Ynaia came in and Jhonny went out., at minute 72 Matheus Lucas came in and Heliardo went out., at minute 86 PK came in and Rai went out.
Substitutions america mineiro: at minute 68 Yago Santos came in and Stenio went out., at minute 72 Felipe Amaral came in and F. Elizari went out., at minute 86 Kaua Diniz came in and Miqueias went out., at minute 87 Kauan Cristtyan came in and Figueiredo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Volta Redonda
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