CRB AL 2:1 Náutico PE — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Mikael gave CRB the lead in the 34th minute, and after a VAR check for a potential infringement in the build-up was cleared on 31 minutes, the home side held that advantage until deep into the second half. Náutico's Kauã Maranhão equalised in the 81st minute, assisted by Jean Carlos, but CRB snatched victory just two minutes later when Crystopher scored from a Dadá Belmonte assist to make it 2-1.

The turning point came in a frantic three-minute spell that turned the match on its head. Náutico had fought back to level through Kauã Maranhão, but their joy lasted barely 120 seconds as Crystopher capitalised on a loose ball to restore CRB's lead, leaving the visitors with nothing for their late surge. Wenderson had been booked for Náutico early on, and Dadá Belmonte went into the book for CRB late in the second half.

Despite the defeat, the statistics tell a story of a side that controlled the game without reward—Náutico enjoyed 57% possession and created 2.64 xG to CRB's 0.32, outshooting them 20-6 but losing on efficiency. Náutico goalkeeper Muriel was the standout with a rating of 9.5 out of ten, a remarkable score for a goalkeeper on the losing side. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Náutico, but the result proved them incorrect as CRB took the points.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of CRB vs Náutico?

CRB 2-1 Náutico (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Mikael (34') for CRB; Kauã Maranhão (81', assist Jean Carlos) for Náutico; Crystopher (83', assist Dadá Belmonte) for CRB.

Were there any cards in CRB vs Náutico?

Yellow cards: Wenderson (Náutico); Dadá Belmonte (CRB).

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