Vila Nova snatch a draw with Volta Redonda in the final round of Série B | OneFootball

Vila Nova drew with Volta Redonda 2-2 on Wednesday night, in the last round of the Brazilian Championship Série B, at Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA) in Goiânia (GO). Emerson Urso and Gustavo Pajé scored for the team from Goiás, while Dener and Lucas Ramires scored for the team from Rio.

Standings Situation

Vila Nova finished the competition in 12th place, with 47 points. Meanwhile, Volta Redonda, which entered the last round already relegated, ended their campaign with 36 points, in 19th place.

Match Summary

🔴⚪ VILA NOVA 2 x 2 VOLTA REDONDA ⚫🟡

 Competition: Brazilian Championship Série B – 38th round  Location: Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA), in Goiânia (GO)  Date: October 19, 2025 (Wednesday)  Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals Dener (11′ of the 1st half, Volta Redonda) Emerson Urso (39′ of the 1st half, Vila Nova) Lucas Ramires (27′ of the 2nd half, Volta Redonda) Gustavo Pajé (38′ of the 2nd half, Vila Nova)

How was the game?

Volta Redonda opened the scoring at 11 minutes of the first half. After a corner kick, Igor flicked it at the near post, Willian Formiga poorly cleared it, and the ball fell to Dener, who headed it into the net.

At 39 minutes, Emerson Urso took advantage of a rebound from goalkeeper Avelino and struck high to equalize for Vila Nova.

The team from Rio regained the lead at 27 minutes of the second half. Caio Roque crossed into the area for Lucas Ramires, who headed it down with no chance for goalkeeper Victor Hugo.

Vila Nova equalized at 38 minutes, with Gustavo Pajé. The midfielder received a set-up ball at the edge of the area, moved to the D, and finished with his left foot into the top corner.

In stoppage time, at 49 minutes, Lucas Ramires received a second yellow card and was sent off. Three minutes later, at 52, Gustavo Pajé also received a second yellow and left the field early.

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