Operário-PR hold Vila Nova, move clear of Série B drop zone | OneFootball

Operário-PR drew with Vila Nova 2-2 on Sunday night, in the 35th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, at Estádio Germano Kruger, in Ponta Grossa (PR). Igor Henrique scored both goals for the team from Goiás, while Léo Gaúcho and Gabriel Boschilia secured the draw for the team from Paraná.

Standings Situation

With this result, Operário-PR remains in 13th place, now with 43 points. With three rounds left in Série B and nine points still up for grabs, the Paraná side has practically escaped relegation, as they have an eight-point advantage over Amazonas, who are the first team in the relegation zone.

Vila Nova, meanwhile, is one position above, with 45 points. The team from Goiás has not yet mathematically secured their place because Botafogo-SP (18th, with 38 points) and Volta Redonda (19th, with 37) face each other this Monday.

Match Summary

⚫⚪ OPERÁRIO-PR 2 x 2 VILA NOVA 🔴⚪

Competition: Série B of the Brazilian Championship – 35th round Venue: Estádio Germano Kruger, in Ponta Grossa (PR) Date: October 2, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals Igor Henrique (26′ 1st half, Vila Nova) Igor Henrique (5′ 2nd half, Vila Nova) Léo Gaúcho (26′ 2nd half, Operário) Gabriel Boschilia (30′ 2nd half, Operário)

How was the match?

Vila Nova opened the scoring at the 26th minute of the first half. After a corner kick, the ball deflected off Bruno Mendes and fell to Igor Henrique, who simply tapped it into the back of the net.

At the start of the second half, five minutes in, Igor Henrique scored again. After another corner, the midfielder rose unmarked and headed firmly to extend the lead for the team from Goiás.

Operário-PR responded at the 25th minute. Boschilia broke into the box through the middle and passed to Léo Gaúcho, who finished first-time to score.

Soon after, at the 30th minute, Boschilia calmly converted a penalty to level the score.

Upcoming Matches

CRB vs Operário-PR – Série B of the Brazilian Championship – 36th round Date and time: 11/09 (Sunday), at 6:30 PM Venue: Estádio Rei Pelé, in Maceió (AL)

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

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