Ponte Preta lose to Náutico and remain winless in Série B | OneFootball

Ponte Preta lost to Náutico this Saturday, 1-0, in the third round of Brazil’s Série B, at the Aflitos Stadium, in Recife (PE).

Macaca played with one man less from the 21st minute of the second half, when Saravia was sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. With a man advantage, the home side took the chance to open the scoring.

In the 32nd minute, the ball hit Bruno Lopes’ arm inside the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Vinicius converted the spot kick. In stoppage time, Jonathan Cafu was also shown a red card for a hard foul on Victor Andrade, leaving the visitors with two men less.

With the result, Ponte remain without a win in the league. The team is in 16th place, with one point. Náutico, meanwhile, are fourth, with six.

In the fourth round of Série B, Ponte Preta and Náutico will be back in action on Saturday. Macaca host Vila Nova at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) in Campinas. The northeastern side, meanwhile, face Ceará at 8:30 p.m. in Fortaleza.

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