Match report

Goias Defeats Cuiaba 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Cuiaba
Cuiaba
0–1
FT
Goias
Goias
Nov 8, 2025

Goias emerged victorious against Cuiaba, securing a significant 1-0 victory in the Serie B competition. The lone goal of the game was scored by Rafael Gava from Goias in the 44th minute which proved decisive. Despite several substitutions and intense efforts, Cuiaba could not break through Goias' robust defense.

Key Facts

  • • Rafael Gava scored the only goal for Goias at 44 minutes.
  • • Cuiaba had a yellow card awarded to David Miguel in the 67th minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Anselmo Ramon coming on for Goias and A. Martinez entering for Cuiaba.

Lineups

Cuiaba

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 50 Luan Polli (G)
  • 4 Nathan Pelae (D)
  • 5 Calebe Costa (D)
  • 23 Marcelo Henrique (D)
  • 98 Matheusinho (M)
  • 27 Denilson Alves (M)
  • 45 De Lucca (M)
  • 8 Max Alves (M)
  • 7 A. Martinez (F)
  • 11 Carlos Alberto (F)
  • 20 David Miguel (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Guilherme Nogueira
  • 3 Bruno Alves
  • 15 Eduardo Vinicius
  • 21 Gabriel Mineiro
  • 22 Nino Paraiba
  • 25 Alisson Safira
  • 30 Lucas Mineiro
  • 47 Victor Barbara
  • 66 Nathan Cruz
  • 70 Juan Christian
  • 91 Luisao
  • 97 Luiz Felipe

Goias

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Tadeu (G)
  • 97 Willean Lepo (D)
  • 14 Lucas Ribeiro (D)
  • 4 Titi (D)
  • 13 Anthony
  • 6 Moraes (D)
  • 11 Welliton (M)
  • 28 Juninho (M)
  • 8 Rafael Gava (M)
  • 7 Jaja (M)
  • 9 Anselmo Ramon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Thiago Rodrigues
  • 2 Fabio
  • 17 Pedrinho
  • 18 Alan Stence
  • 21 Jean Carlos
  • 25 Luquinhas
  • 44 Murillo Camara
  • 55 Baldoria
  • 66 Danilo Cunha
  • 75 Messias
  • 91 Brayann

Timeline

  1. Goias
    44' Goias Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Gava
  2. Goias
    46' Goias subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Anselmo Ramon · On: Brayann
  3. Cuiaba
    46' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Martinez · On: Juan Christian
  4. Goias
    61' Goias subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jaja · On: Pedro Junqueira
  5. Goias
    62' Goias subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anthony · On: Murillo Camara
  6. Cuiaba
    63' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Victor Barbara
  7. Cuiaba
    67' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    David Miguel

    Foul

  8. Cuiaba
    77' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nathan Pelae · On: Gabriel Mineiro
  9. Goias
    77' Goias subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rafael Gava · On: Baldoria
  10. Goias
    80' Goias subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Willean Lepo · On: Fabio

Match Stats

Stat Cuiaba Goias
Fouls 18 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 76%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 10
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 555 339
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.13 0.96
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 494 259
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Gava's goal in the 44th minute was a turning point as it gave Goias a crucial lead going into halftime.
  • ▸ Cuiaba's yellow card to David Miguel in the 67th minute hampered their efforts to equalize, affecting their momentum.