Avaí 2:1 Sport Recife — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Avaí came from behind to beat Sport Recife 2-1 in Brasileiro Série B. Diego Hernández gave Sport the lead on 66 minutes, but Avaí hit back through Del Piage and then won it with Léo Gamalho's goal in the 90th minute.

Sport struck first when Diego Hernández scored, and they dominated the ball, but Avaí levelled on 73 through Del Piage and kept pressing forward. Léo Gamalho turned the match in the 90th minute, sparking celebrations. Paulo Vitor was booked on 46 and Claudinho in the 90th.

The stats show an unusual contest: Sport had 62% possession and 518 accurate passes to Avaí's 278, yet Avaí managed 19 shots to 12 and created four big chances to none. Their expected goals of 1.72 dwarfed Sport's 0.46, and Avaí scored two of those big chances to take the points despite having less of the ball.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Avaí vs Sport Recife?

Avaí 2-1 Sport Recife (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Diego Hernández (66', assist Edson Lucas) for Sport Recife; Del Piage (73') for Avaí; Léo Gamalho (90', assist Gabriel Cipriano) for Avaí.

Was Avaí's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Avaí won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Avaí vs Sport Recife?

Yellow cards: Paulo Vitor (Avaí); Claudinho (Sport Recife).

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