Match report
Criciuma Defeats Novorizontino 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Criciuma
2–0
FT
Novorizontino
Aug 23, 2025
Criciuma emerged victorious over Novorizontino in their Brazilian Serie B fixture on August 23, 2025. Nicolas and B. Borasi scored the goals for Criciuma, while a flurry of yellow cards and a red card against Novorizontino hampered their chances.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Criciuma 2–0 Novorizontino
- • Nicolas (63') scored the opening goal, assisted by Marcinho
- • B. Borasi (79') secured the victory with his goal, assisted by Jean Carlos
- • Novorizontino's Fabio Matheus received a red card in stoppage time
Lineups
Criciuma
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson (G)
- 14 Benevenuto (D)
- 3 Rodrigo (D)
- 4 Luciano Castan (D)
- 6 Marcinho (M)
- 25 Guilherme Lobo (M)
- 18 Leo Naldi (M)
- 76 Felipinho (M)
- 10 Jhonata Robert (F)
- 9 Nicolas (F)
- 77 Diego Goncalves (F)
Substitutes
- 22 A. Bernardes Lopes
- 15 Leo Mana
- 23 Leo Alaba
- 2 Yan Souto
- 19 B. Borasi
- 20 Jean Carlos
- 50 Juninho
- 7 Fellipe Mateus
- 99 Sassa
- 21 Joao Carlos
- 39 Thales
- 11 Gustavo Maia
Novorizontino
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Airton (G)
- 26 Dantas (D)
- 3 Rafael Donato (D)
- 4 Patrick (D)
- 40 Rai Ramos (M)
- 5 Jean Irmer (M)
- 47 Fabio Matheus (M)
- 77 Mayk (M)
- 25 Romulo (F)
- 30 Waguininho (F)
- 90 Caio Dantas (F)
Substitutes
- 93 Jordi
- 2 Rodrigo Soares
- 88 Patrick Brey
- 9 Lucca
- 10 Matheus Frizzo
- 16 Antony
- 8 Willian Farias
- 99 Nathan Fogaca
- 15 Tavinho
- 22 O. Ruiz
- 19 Leo Tocantins
Timeline
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29' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardRafael Donato
misses next match
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30' Criciuma Card · Yellow CardFelipinho
misses next match
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31' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardWaguininho
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45'+2 Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardPatrick
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51' Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardFábio Matheus
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63' Criciuma Goal · Normal GoalNicolas · Assist: Marcinho
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66' Criciuma subst · Substitution 1Off: Diego Gonçalves · On: B. Borasi
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66' Criciuma subst · Substitution 2Off: Jhonata Robert · On: Jean Carlos
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67' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 1Off: Waguininho · On: Ó. Ruíz
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67' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 2Off: Mayk · On: Leo Tocantins
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75' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 3Off: Rômulo · On: Nathan Fogaca
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77' Criciuma subst · Substitution 3Off: Marcinho · On: Léo Alabá
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77' Criciuma subst · Substitution 4Off: Guilherme Lobo · On: Fellipe Mateus
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79' Criciuma Goal · Normal GoalB. Borasi · Assist: Jean Carlos
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86' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 4Off: Caio Dantas · On: Lucca
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86' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 5Off: Patrick · On: Matheus Frizzo
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87' Criciuma subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: Léo Mana
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87' Criciuma subst · Substitution 6Off: Nicolas · On: Thales
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89' Novorizontino subst · Substitution 6Off: Raí Ramos · On: Rodrigo Alves
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90'+6 Novorizontino Card · Yellow CardFábio Matheus
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90'+6 Novorizontino Card · Red CardFábio Matheus
Match Stats
| Stat | Criciuma | Novorizontino |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 309 | 290 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 241 | 224 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Criciuma capitalized on their numerical advantage as Novorizontino’s players, including Rafael Donato and Waguininho, were sent off with yellow cards early in the match.
- ▸ Novorizontino's late red card to Fabio Matheus marked a significant turning point, making it difficult for them to mount any comeback attempt.