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Goalless Draw in Volta Redonda as Sides Battle to Stalemate
Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro – Volta Redonda and Novorizontino played out a goalless draw at the Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira in a match corresponding to the 21st round of the Brazilian Serie B. The match, officiated by Jose Mendonca da Silva Junior, was marked by a high tempo and a strong midfield battle.
Volta Redonda dominated possession with 53% compared to Novorizontino’s 47%, reflecting their attempt to control the tempo of the match. The home side generated more danger in attack, totaling 15 shots, 6 of which were on target, compared to Novorizontino’s 7 shots, with only 3 on target.
The match was also intense in fouls, with Volta Redonda committing 14 fouls and receiving three yellow cards (Italo in the 41st minute, Bruno Barra in the 42nd and Vitinho Lopes in the 61st), while Novorizontino committed 11 fouls without receiving any warnings. In terms of set-piece opportunities, Volta Redonda earned 11 corners compared to Novorizontino’s 4, however, they failed to convert any. The match, while intense, ended without either team managing to break the deadlock on the scoreboard.
Substitutions volta redonda: at minute 61 Vitinho Lopes came in and Joao Pedro went out., at minute 61 Chay came in and Daniel Cabral went out., at minute 74 Pierre came in and PK went out., at minute 82 Italo came in and Kayke went out., at minute 82 MV came in and Matheus Lucas went out.
Substitutions novorizontino: at minute 76 Matheus Frizzo came in and Romulo went out., at minute 76 Robson came in and Waguininho went out., at minute 80 Mayk came in and Leo Tocantins went out., at minute 87 Rodrigo Soares came in and Rai Ramos went out., at minute 88 Caio Dantas came in and Bruno Jose went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Volta Redonda
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