América-MG see off Avaí at home, return to winning ways in Série B | OneFootball

América-MG defeated Avaí 2-0 this Tuesday, wrapping up the 24th round of the Série B of the Brazilian Championship at Arena Independência, in Belo Horizonte (MG). The goals for the Minas Gerais team were scored by Arthur Sousa and Kauã Diniz.

With this result, the Coelho returned to winning ways in the competition after nine rounds. During this period, there were two draws and seven losses. The team, however, remains in the relegation zone, in 17th place with 25 points, three fewer than Botafogo-SP, the first team outside the Z-4. On the other side, Leão da Ilha stayed with the same 33 points as at the start of the round and dropped to 12th place.

For the 25th round of Série B, América-MG faces Operário-PR next Sunday. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), again at Arena Independência. On the same day, but at 8:30 PM, Avaí faces Goiás at Ressacada.

See how América-MG vs Avaí went

América-MG opened the scoring in the 34th minute of the first half, with Arthur Sousa. The striker received a beautiful pass from Stênio and finished past goalkeeper Cesar.

Then, seven minutes into the second half, Kauã Diniz extended the lead for Coelho with a stunning goal. Arthur Sousa laid it off to the number 15 at the edge of the box, who fired a rocket into the top corner, giving Cesar no chance.

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