Avaí beat Athletic and still dream of promotion in Série B | OneFootball

Avaí defeated Athletic 2-1 on Saturday night, during the 35th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, at Ressacada, in Florianópolis (SC). Cléber and Emerson Negueba scored the goals for Leão da Ilha, while Ronaldo Tavares scored for the Minas Gerais team.

Standings Situation

With the victory, Avaí moved up to ninth place, now totaling 51 points. With three rounds remaining in Série B, the Santa Catarina team still keeps alive the dream of reaching the elite of Brazilian football, as they are only five points behind Athletico-PR, which opens the G-4.

On the other hand, Athletic is in a delicate situation in the fight against relegation. With 37 points and occupying the 16th position, the Minas Gerais club could return to the relegation zone if Botafogo-SP beats Volta Redonda on Monday.

Match Summary

🔵⚪ AVAÍ 2 x 0 ATHLETIC ⚫⚪

 Competition: Série B of the Brazilian Championship – 35th round  Location: Ressacada, in Florianópolis (SC)  Date: October 1, 2025 (Saturday)  Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals Cléber (50′ of 1st half, Avaí) Emerson Negueba (3′ of 2nd half, Avaí) Ronaldo Tavares (36′ of 2nd half, Athletic)

How was the game?

Avaí opened the scoring at 50 minutes of the first half. From a penalty kick, Cléber sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and put the ball in the back of the net.

Just three minutes into the second half, Thayllon advanced through the middle after receiving the ball in the midfield and shot low. Goalkeeper Adriel deflected it, and the rebound fell to Emerson Negueba, who finished first-time, extending Leão da Ilha's lead.

Athletic managed to reduce the deficit with Ronaldo Tavares, who, from a penalty kick, struck firmly and scored for the Minas Gerais team.

Upcoming Matches

Vila Nova vs Avaí – Série B of the Brazilian Championship – 36th round Date and time: 11/08 (Saturday), at 8:30 PM Location: Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA), in Goiânia (PR)

Athletic vs Ferroviária – Série B of the Brazilian Championship – 36th round Date and time: 11/07 (Friday), at 7:00 PM Location: Estádio Joaquim Portugal, in São João del Rei (MG)

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