Criciuma EC SC 2:0 Vila Nova FC GO — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Fellipe Mateus scored the opener as Criciúma beat Vila Nova 2-0 in the Brasileiro Série B, setting up a trip to Novorizontino next. It was a result that flattered the hosts, who spent most of the evening defending against a side that dominated the ball.

The match turned early when Fellipe Mateus swept in Guilherme Lobo's cross at the far post in the ninth minute, giving Criciúma the lead against the run of play. Vila Nova pushed hard for an equaliser but found no way through a disciplined home defence, and Marcelo Hermes sealed the points in the 85th minute with a calm finish from Ronald's through ball. The game was littered with yellow cards — nine in total — as both sides grew increasingly frustrated.

Vila Nova held 63% possession and created 0.55 xG to Criciúma's 0.36, outshooting the hosts 12-10, yet they never looked like scoring from open play. Criciúma, despite being outplayed for long spells, took their two chances with clinical precision. Fellipe Mateus was the standout with a 7.6 rating, a goal from midfield, and the game's decisive early intervention. CheckLive's model rated Vila Nova marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm that — it was Criciúma's night for efficiency over control.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Criciúma vs Vila Nova?

Criciúma 2-0 Vila Nova (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Fellipe Mateus (9', assist Guilherme Lobo) for Criciúma; Marcelo Hermes (85', assist Ronald) for Criciúma.

Were there any cards in Criciúma vs Vila Nova?

Yellow cards: Luciano Castan (Criciúma); Guilherme Lobo (Criciúma); Thiago Pagnussat (Vila Nova); Bruno Alves (Criciúma); Eduardo Biasi (Criciúma); Higor (Vila Nova); Enzo (Vila Nova); Jean Irmer (Criciúma).

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