Juventude claimed a 1-0 win over Novorizontino in Brasileiro Série B thanks to a goal from Raí shortly after the interval. The visitors were second-best for long spells but took the chance that mattered.
The match was goalless until the 54th minute, when Raí put Juventude ahead at 0-1. Novorizontino had plenty of time to respond and pushed for an equaliser, but could not find a way through. Bookings for Lucas Mineiro, Titi, Aderlan, Gabriel, Luan Martins Gonçalves and Patrick punctuated a tight, scrappy contest.
The numbers show Novorizontino shaded most of the running: 54% possession, 15 shots and an expected-goals figure of 0.93 against Juventude's 0.53. Juventude managed only one shot on target, yet their goalkeeper made four saves to preserve the lead. Raí's goal was the difference.
