Vila Nova 0:1 Sport Recife — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sport Recife won 1-0 away at Vila Nova in the Brasileiro Série B. Chrystian's sixth-minute goal settled a match in which the home side had much the better of possession and chances.

Chrystian opened the scoring after six minutes to make it 0-1. Vila Nova responded with 62% possession, 16 total shots and 14 corners, but they could not turn that pressure into a goal. Sport Recife kept their shape and protected the lead.

Vila Nova's 16 shots produced only one on target, while Sport had three on target from five attempts. Six yellow cards punctuated the match, and the visitors' early goal was enough to take the points.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Vila Nova vs Sport Recife?

Vila Nova 0-1 Sport Recife (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Chrystian (6') for Sport Recife.

Was Sport Recife's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Vila Nova vs Sport Recife?

Yellow cards: Augusto Pucci De Freitas (Sport Recife); Thiago Couto (Sport Recife); Higor (Vila Nova); Dudu (Sport Recife); Marlon (Sport Recife); Chrystian (Sport Recife).

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