Goiás concede late equaliser to Ferroviária, could lose top spot in Série B | OneFootball

This Tuesday, at Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara (SP), Goiás conceded a late draw to Ferroviária at 1-1, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. The goal for the leader, which opened the scoring, came at 3 minutes into the game, when Brayann hit a beautiful shot from outside the area. Similarly, at the 45th minute of the second half, Thiago Lopes equalized for the team from São Paulo.

Standings Situation

With the result, Goiás reaches 49 points, leading Série B. However, due to the stumble, the Esmeraldino is now two points ahead of Coritiba, which has 47 points and still has to play in the round. Coxa Branca faces Criciúma on Thursday and could take the top of the table.

Meanwhile, Ferroviária remains in a delicate situation: reaching 33 points, in 14th place. The team from São Paulo is four points away from the relegation zone, opened by Botafogo-SP, which plays in the round.

📋 Match Summary

⚪️ Ferroviária 1 x 1 Goiás 🟢 🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship Série B – 28th round 🏟️ Location: Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara 📅 Date: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 9:35 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Brayann, at 3’ of the 1st Half (Goiás)

⚽ Thiago Lopes, at 45’ of the 2nd Half (Coritiba)

How was the game?

Goiás started off explosively. Just in the third minute, Wellington Rato led a fast counterattack down the right and found Brayann. The midfielder cut through the defense and hit a beautiful left-footed shot, leaving goalkeeper Dênis Júnior with no chance, opening the scoring for the Esmeraldino.

After the goal, the visiting team slowed down and began to control possession, while Ferroviária tried to react. The Locomotive created their best chances at the end of the first half: Juninho was stopped by Tadeu at 36, and Zé Mário almost equalized at 40, sending the ball just wide of the post.

Returning from the break, Ferroviária came back more offensively but was thwarted by the great night of goalkeeper Tadeu and Goiás's solid defense. Goiás, on the other hand, almost extended their lead with a shot from Rafael Gava, forcing Dênis Júnior to make a spectacular save at 4 minutes. The pace remained intense, with cards and substitutions.

Then, at the 45th minute of the second half, Kevin assisted Thiago Lopes, who, from outside the area, sent a rocket into the top right corner of Tadeu to equalize for Ferroviária. The visiting goalkeeper managed to touch the ball but couldn't prevent the beautiful goal from the São Paulo team.

Upcoming Matches

⚪️ Ferroviária Visits Botafogo-SP next Sunday (28), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena NicNet, for the 29th round of Série B.

🟢 Goiás Hosts Sport on Tuesday (30), at 9:35 PM, at Estádio Hailé Pinheiro, also for the 29th round.

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