Inter de Limeira lose to Barra, trail in Série D semi-final | OneFootball

Inter de Limeira stumbled in the first leg of the semifinal of the Série D of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday, at Arena Barra Stadium in Itajaí, the Leão da Paulista was defeated by Barra 2-0. Vavá, in the first half, and Barnabé, early in the second half, scored the goals for the Santa Catarina team's victory.

It is worth noting that both teams, by reaching this stage of the competition, are already guaranteed a spot in next year's Série C.

Match Situation

With the victory, Barra can even lose by one goal in the return match to secure a spot in the final. Inter de Limeira needs to win by two goals to take the decision to penalties or by three or more to advance in regular time.

📋 Match Summary

🔵BARRA 0 x 1 INTER DE LIMEIRA⚪

🏆 Competition: Semifinal of the Série D of the Brazilian Championship 🏟️ Location: Arena Barra, Itajaí (SC) 📅 Date: September 13, 2025 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 4 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

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How the Game Went

Barra started better and opened the scoring just 10 minutes in, when defender Vavá jumped higher than the Inter de Limeira defense and scored with a header. Superior during the first half, the Santa Catarina team went into the break with the lead.

Early in the second half, the Pescador extended their lead: Barnabé took advantage of a rebound after a save by Saulo and scored the second. Inter de Limeira tried to respond but was stopped by the opposing defense and couldn't reduce the score.

Upcoming Matches

🔵 Barra – visits Inter de Limeira at Major Levy Sobrinho Stadium for the return leg of the Série D semifinal. ⚪ Inter de Limeira – hosts Barra in the same decisive match, vying for a spot in the Série D final.

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