🎥 Fortaleza miss a sitter in controversial Serie B match | OneFootball

Fortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.

And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.

Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of its home crowd.

It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, stood in front of three Tricolor players.

But there was no celebration.

There was also a disallowed goal, Kauan Lindes silencing the Tricolor crowd, and a response after VAR intervention.

Was it worthy of 'Unbelievable FC'?

The play in question came in the 25th minute.

Marcelo Henrique made a terrible mistake trying to play it back, leaving Luiz Fernando in a great position.

Laion’s No. 11 took off with the ball.

He even checked Pedro Henrique’s position.

And Vitinho was open on the other side too.

But he chose to shoot.

He even got it past Luan Polli.

Only the right post was still in the way.

Paulo Autuori’s Fortaleza was the better side in the first half.

They had already hit the post and even scored through Pierre.

But referee Pierry Dias dos Santos (RJ) had blown for offside before the shot.

A decision that sparked controversy.

Having struggled until then to create any real danger, Alex’s Athletic found success in the 42nd minute thanks to a stunning goal from Kauan Lindes.

The final minute of the first half brought VAR into play.

Negrucci mistimed his header and handled the ball with his right arm inside the box.

Top scorer Mailton converted the penalty efficiently (52').

As it stands, the result takes Laion to 52 points. They return to second place.

Meanwhile, the team from São João del Rey is moving up to 42 points. They currently sit 13th.

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