Match report

Cuiaba Defeats CRB 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Cuiaba
Cuiaba
1–0
FT
CRB
CRB
Sep 8, 2025

Cuiaba held off CRB in a tightly contested Serie B match, securing a vital 1-0 victory. The game was decided by a penalty converted by Alisson Safira early on, setting the tone for Cuiaba's dominant performance.

Key Facts

  • • Cuiaba vs CRB ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of Cuiaba.
  • • Alisson Safira scored the only goal from the penalty spot at minute 8.
  • • CRB's Henri received an early yellow card (minute 7).
  • • Juan Christian and Nathan Pelae each got yellow cards for Cuiaba, with multiple substitutions made throughout the match.

Lineups

Cuiaba

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 50 Luan Polli (G)
  • 98 Matheusinho (D)
  • 4 Nathan Pelae (D)
  • 5 Calebe Costa (D)
  • 33 Alan Empereur (D)
  • 8 Max Alves (D)
  • 7 A. Martinez (M)
  • 20 David Miguel (M)
  • 27 Denilson Alves (M)
  • 70 Juan Christian (M)
  • 25 Alisson Safira (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Guilherme Nogueira
  • 3 Bruno Alves
  • 22 Nino Paraiba
  • 23 Marcelo Henrique
  • 47 Victor Barbara
  • 30 Lucas Mineiro
  • 45 De Lucca
  • 10 Jader
  • 66 Nathan Cruz
  • 11 Carlos Alberto

CRB

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 Matheus Albino (G)
  • 42 Weverton (D)
  • 44 Henri (D)
  • 27 Fabio Alemao (D)
  • 2 Matheus Ribeiro (D)
  • 21 Crystopher Ribeiro (M)
  • 22 Higor Meritao (M)
  • 10 Danielzinho (M)
  • 17 Thiaguinho (F)
  • 32 F. Barcelo (F)
  • 97 Dada Belmonte (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Vitor Caetano
  • 4 L. Segovia
  • 5 Lucas Kallyel
  • 7 Douglas Baggio
  • 8 Gege
  • 9 Breno Herculano
  • 11 Giovanni
  • 28 Mikael
  • 30 L. Fernando
  • 77 Leo Campos
  • 93 Willian Pottker
  • 23 Pablo

Timeline

  1. CRB
    7' CRB Card · Yellow Card
    Henri

    Foul

  2. Cuiaba
    8' Cuiaba Goal · Penalty
    Alisson Safira
  3. Cuiaba
    45'+7 Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Juan Christian

    Foul

  4. CRB
    46' CRB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Barceló · On: Mikael
  5. CRB
    46' CRB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Weverton · On: Leo Campos
  6. Cuiaba
    60' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Denilson · On: Lucas Mineiro
  7. Cuiaba
    60' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alisson Safira · On: Carlos Alberto
  8. CRB
    60' CRB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Higor Meritao · On: Gegê
  9. Cuiaba
    62' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Pelae

    Foul

  10. Cuiaba
    66' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Juan Christian · On: Victor Barbara
  11. Cuiaba
    76' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Nino Paraíba
  12. Cuiaba
    76' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Martinez · On: Jader
  13. CRB
    77' CRB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiaguinho · On: Breno Herculano
  14. CRB
    77' CRB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dada Belmonte · On: William Pottker
  15. CRB
    87' CRB Card · Yellow Card
    Breno Herculano

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cuiaba CRB
Fouls 21 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 300 572
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 244 498
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 9 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alisson Safira's penalty goal in the 8th minute was crucial as it shifted momentum towards Cuiaba and kept CRB on their heels for most of the game.
  • ▸ CRB faced several setbacks including early substitutions due to injuries or tactical changes, which impacted their ability to mount a comeback.