Match report

Criciuma Defeats Cuiaba 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Criciuma
Criciuma
1–0
FT
Cuiaba
Cuiaba
Jul 29, 2025

Criciuma held off a resilient Cuiaba to claim a vital 1-0 win in Serie B. The decisive moment came early on when Jhonata Robert, assisted by Felipinho, netted the only goal of the game at minute 17. Despite multiple yellow cards and VAR interventions, Criciuma's defense remained solid throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Criciuma secured their win with a solitary goal from Jhonata Robert in the 17th minute.
  • • Felipinho provided the assist for Criciuma's only goal.
  • • VAR intervened to cancel out a penalty for Cuiaba, which could have changed the momentum of the game.
  • • Criciuma had three yellow cards (Guilherme Lobo, Marcelo Benevenuto, Luciano Castan) and made multiple substitutions.

Lineups

Criciuma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 14 Benevenuto (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo (D)
  • 4 Luciano Castan (D)
  • 6 Marcinho (M)
  • 25 Guilherme Lobo (M)
  • 5 Matheus Trindade (M)
  • 76 Felipinho (M)
  • 10 Jhonata Robert (F)
  • 77 Diego Goncalves (F)
  • 9 Nicolas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Kaua Moroso
  • 2 Yan Souto
  • 7 Fellipe Mateus
  • 11 Gustavo Maia
  • 18 Leo Naldi
  • 19 B. Borasi
  • 20 Jean Carlos
  • 23 Leo Alaba
  • 34 O. Otusanya
  • 50 Juninho
  • 88 Luiz Henrique
  • 99 Sassa

Cuiaba

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Guilherme Nogueira (G)
  • 2 Leonardo Ataide (D)
  • 13 Guilherme Mariano (D)
  • 4 Nathan Pelae (D)
  • 6 Sander (D)
  • 5 Calebe Costa (M)
  • 27 Denilson Alves (M)
  • 10 Jader (M)
  • 45 De Lucca (M)
  • 11 Carlos Alberto (M)
  • 25 Alisson Safira (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Arthur
  • 8 Max Alves
  • 23 Marcelo Henrique
  • 30 Lucas Mineiro
  • 47 Victor Barbara
  • 66 Nathan Cruz
  • 70 Juan Christian
  • 77 Jadson
  • 80 Arthur Rezende
  • 91 Luisao

Timeline

  1. Criciuma
    14' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Guilherme Lobo

    Foul

  2. Criciuma
    17' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    Jhonata Robert · Assist: Felipinho
  3. Criciuma
    33' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Benevenuto

    Handball

  4. Cuiaba
    41' Cuiaba Var · Penalty cancelled
    Sander
  5. Cuiaba
    45'+3 Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    De Lucca

    Foul

  6. Criciuma
    46' Criciuma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guilherme Lobo · On: Leo Naldi
  7. Criciuma
    50' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Luciano Castan

    Handball

  8. Criciuma
    64' Criciuma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nicolas · On: Jean Carlos
  9. Criciuma
    64' Criciuma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jhonata Robert · On: Juninho
  10. Cuiaba
    66' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: De Lucca · On: Max
  11. Criciuma
    68' Criciuma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcelo Benevenuto · On: Yan Souto
  12. Cuiaba
    72' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Carlos Alberto · On: Juan Christian
  13. Cuiaba
    72' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Denilson · On: Arthur
  14. Cuiaba
    82' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Guilherme Mariano · On: Luisao
  15. Cuiaba
    83' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Leonardo Ataide · On: Victor Barbara
  16. Criciuma
    85' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Gonçalves

    Foul

  17. Criciuma
    90'+3 Criciuma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Diego Gonçalves · On: O. Otusanya

Match Stats

Stat Criciuma Cuiaba
Fouls 19 18
Pass Accuracy 73% 76%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 330 413
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 315
Shots Inside Box 4 2
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Jhonata Robert in the 17th minute set Criciuma's tone for the game, putting them on the front foot.
  • ▸ The VAR decision to cancel a penalty for Cuiaba in the 41st minute was pivotal as it potentially could have equalized the match.