Criciúma beat Atlético-GO at home, closing in on the Série B G4 | OneFootball

Criciúma scored at the end and defeated Atlético-GO this Sunday, 1-0, at Estádio Heriberto Hulse, in the 36th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. Jhonata Robert found the net and secured the victory for the home team.

Standings

With this result, Criciúma remains very much alive in the fight for promotion and is now right behind the G4 of Série B. The Tigre jumped to fifth place, reaching 58 points. The team matched the points of fourth-placed Chapecoense, who still have a game to play in this round. Atlético-GO, on the other hand, no longer has a chance for promotion and remains in 10th place, with 51 points.

📋 Match Summary

🟡⚫️ CRICIÚMA 1 x 0 ATLÉTICO-GO 🔴⚫

🏆 Competition: Série B of the Brazilian Championship (36th round) 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hulse, in Criciúma (SC) 📅 Date: November 9, 2025 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Brasília time)

GOAL

How was the match?

Criciúma came very close to opening the score just eight minutes into the game. Léo Alabá took a shot from outside the box and Paulo Vitor made a save. On the rebound, Diego Gonçalves shot from close range, but the goalkeeper made a great save and prevented the home team from scoring.

At the 36th minute, Criciúma threatened again. After a good cross from the left, Léo Alabá appeared in the box and headed the ball, but it went just wide. In stoppage time, Ronald had a golden opportunity to score for Atlético-GO, but missed the shot.

Seventeen minutes into the second half, Criciúma increased the pressure. Paulo Vitor made another good save from a long-range shot by Felipinho, pushing it out for a corner. Three minutes later, Jhonata Robert crossed and Léo Naldi appeared unmarked to head the ball, but was stopped by Paulo Vitor once again.

It was at the 38th minute that Criciúma finally broke the deadlock. Fellipe Matheus delivered a beautiful pass to Jhonata Robert, who headed it over goalkeeper Paulo Vitor and into the net at Heriberto Hulse.

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🟡⚫️ CRICIÚMA

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