Criciúma beat América-MG to go second in Série B | OneFootball

Criciúma defeated América-MG this Sunday, 2-1, at the Heriberto Hulse stadium, in the 32nd round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. The goals for Tigre were scored by Jonathan and Diego Gonçalves. Ricardo Silva scored for Coelho.

With the result, Criciúma reached 53 points on the table, taking second place in Série B, behind only Coritiba.

Criciúma will return to the field next Sunday at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) for the classic against Avaí, at Ressacada. América-MG will face CRB next Saturday at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Independência.

Match Summary

CRICIÚMA 2 X 1 AMÉRICA-MG

Competition: Brazilian Championship Série B  Location: Heriberto Hulse stadium, in Criciúma (SC)  Date: October 12, 2025 (Thursday)  Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time)

Yellow Cards: Jean Carlos, Marcinho, Jhonata Robert (Criciúma)  Red Cards: none

Refereeing

Referee: Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos (BA) Assistants: Alessandro Rocha de Matos (BA) and Patrícia dos Reis do Nascimento (BA) VAR: Marcio Henrique de Gois (SP)

Goals Criciúma Jonathan, at 13 minutes of the 2nd half, Diego Gonçalves, at 29 minutes of the 2nd half

América-MG Ricardo Silva, at 28 minutes of the 2nd half

🟡⚫⚪ CRICIÚMA

Alisson (Georgemy); Jonathan (Yan Souto), Rodrigo and Luciano Castán; Marcinho, Gui Lobo (Matheus Trindade), Naldi and Felipinho; Jhonata Robert (Luiz Henrique), Diego Gonçalves and Jean Carlos (João Carlos). Coach: Eduardo Baptista.

🟢⚫AMÉRICA-MG

Gustavo; Potiguar, Emerson and Lucão; Julio César (Mariano), Miquéias, Aloísio (Titi Ortíz) and Paulinho; Yago Souza (Héber), Stênio (Thauan) and Rafa Silva (Arthur Sousa). Coach: Alberto Valentim.

The Game

Criciúma had the best chances in the first half and only didn't open the scoring under heavy rain at Heriberto Hulse because goalkeeper Gustavo was inspired. At 13 minutes, Tigre had its first great opportunity with Léo Naldi, who lunged at the ball after a cross from Jhonata Robert, but América-MG's goalkeeper saved it with his chest, reflexively.

Jhonata Robert and Jean Carlos also had chances to put Criciúma ahead, but lacked the precision for the home team to go into halftime with a partial victory.

In the second half, after much persistence, Criciúma finally managed to score. At 13 minutes, defender Jonathan rose higher than the América-MG defense and headed firmly into the corner, completing the corner kick, leaving no chance for goalkeeper Gustavo.

However, América-MG responded in kind at 28 minutes. After a corner kick, Ricardo Silva anticipated and completed into the back of the net, equalizing the game for Coelho.

The night, however, was destined to belong to Criciúma. América-MG barely had time to savor the draw before the home team regained the lead. At 29 minutes, Diego Gonçalves received a cross from João Carlos and struck first-time, securing the victory for Tigre.

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