Match report
Avai Defeats Ponte Preta 2–1 in Serie B Clash
Avai
2–1
FT
Ponte Preta
Nov 22, 2024
Avai showcased resilience to defeat Ponte Preta 2–1 in the highly competitive Serie B match. The decisive performance was marked by two precise goals scored by Avai's Mário Sérgio and Garcez, with a consolation strike from Ponte Preta's Renato later in the game. The victory solidifies Avai's position as they continue to push for promotion.
Key Facts
- • Avai 2–1 Ponte Preta
- • Goals: Mário Sérgio (43'), Garcez (63') for Avai; Renato (71') for Ponte Preta
- • Yellow Cards: Sergio Raphael (Ponte Preta), Rodrigo (Avai), César (Avai), Emerson Santos (Ponte Preta)
- • Substitutions made by both teams, including key late-game changes
Lineups
Avai
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 31 César Augusto (G)
- 63 Marcos Vinícius (D)
- 95 Jonathan Costa (D)
- 3 Tiago Pagnussat (D)
- 33 Mário Sérgio (D)
- 21 Pedro Castro (M)
- 72 Rodrigo Santos (M)
- 28 Ronaldo Henrique (M)
- 20 Gaspar (M)
- 7 Hygor (F)
- 9 Vágner Love (F)
Substitutes
- 90 William Pottker
- 11 Maurício Garcez
- 14 Gustavo Vilar
- 19 João Paulo
- 27 Pedrinho
- 25 Natanael
- 66 Otávio Passos
- 78 Andrey
- 4 Roberto
- 93 Judson
Ponte Preta
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 William (G)
- 20 João Gabriel (D)
- 15 Castro (D)
- 6 Sérgio Raphael (D)
- 5 Heitor Roca (D)
- 2 Igor Inocêncio (M)
- 18 Emerson (M)
- 8 Emerson Santos (M)
- 7 Dodô (F)
- 35 Gabriel Novaes (F)
- 11 Iago Dias (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Renato
- 58 Thomas Luciano
- 77 Matheus Régis
- 33 G. Risso Patrón
- 1 Pedro Rocha
- 4 Mateus Silva
- 70 Guilherme Portuga
- 21 Ramon
- 44 Nilson Júnior
- 80 Hudson
- 10 Élvis
Timeline
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21' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow CardSergio Raphael
Foul
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38' Avai Card · Yellow CardRodrigo
Foul
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43' Avai Goal · Normal GoalMário Sérgio · Assist: Pedro Castro
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54' Avai subst · Substitution 1Off: Hygor · On: William Pottker
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61' Avai subst · Substitution 2Off: Rodrigo · On: Garcez
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61' Avai subst · Substitution 3Off: Jonathan Costa · On: Vilar
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63' Avai Goal · Normal GoalGarcez
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71' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 1Off: Gabriel Novaes · On: Renato
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71' Ponte Preta Goal · Normal GoalRenato
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73' Avai Card · Yellow CardCésar
Argument
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76' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow CardEmerson Santos
Foul
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78' Avai subst · Substitution 4Off: Vágner Love · On: João Paulo
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78' Avai subst · Substitution 5Off: Gaspar · On: Pedrinho
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86' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 2Off: João Gabriel · On: Thomas Luciano
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86' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 3Off: Iago Dias · On: Matheus Régis
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90' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow CardCastro
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Avai | Ponte Preta |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 76% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 381 | 375 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 282 | 284 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match shifted in Avai's favor when Mário Sérgio scored at 43', capitalizing on an assist from Pedro Castro to take the lead.
- ▸ Avai extended their advantage through Garcez's goal at 63' which seemed to demoralize Ponte Preta, although Renato's late strike at 71' briefly re-energized them.