Match report

Cuiaba Secures Victory Over Volta Redonda in Serie B Clash

Cuiaba
Cuiaba
2–0
FT
Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda
Aug 5, 2025

Cuiaba demonstrated their prowess in the Serie B by defeating Volta Redonda 2-0. The hosts took a penalty lead through Alisson Safira and secured their second goal via A. Martinez, solidifying their position at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Cuiaba defeated Volta Redonda with a 2-0 scoreline in Serie B.
  • • Alisson Safira scored from the penalty spot (20') for Cuiaba.
  • • A. Martinez netted the second goal (59') assisted by Calebe Costa.
  • • Volta Redonda received three yellow cards during the match, with Raí and Juninho being penalized in the first half.

Lineups

Cuiaba

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Guilherme Nogueira (G)
  • 98 Matheusinho (D)
  • 3 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 4 Nathan Pelae (D)
  • 6 Sander (D)
  • 27 Denilson Alves (M)
  • 5 Calebe Costa (M)
  • 7 A. Martinez (M)
  • 10 Jader (M)
  • 11 Carlos Alberto (M)
  • 25 Alisson Safira (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Arthur
  • 8 Max Alves
  • 13 Guilherme Mariano
  • 20 David Miguel
  • 23 Marcelo Henrique
  • 30 Lucas Mineiro
  • 45 De Lucca
  • 47 Victor Barbara
  • 66 Nathan Cruz
  • 70 Juan Christian

Volta Redonda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 Jean Drosny (G)
  • 13 Jhonny (D)
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia (D)
  • 4 Fabricio (D)
  • 22 Juninho Monteiro
  • 20 Pierre (M)
  • 28 Andre Luiz (M)
  • 10 PK (M)
  • 16 Rai (F)
  • 9 Italo (F)
  • 11 MV (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Jefferson Paulino
  • 2 Wellington Silva
  • 3 Gabriel Pinheiro
  • 5 Bruno Barra
  • 25 Caio Roque
  • 21 Henrique Silva
  • 14 Chay
  • 8 Leo Ceara
  • 17 Vitinho Lopes
  • 23 Matheus Lucas
  • 19 Kayke

Timeline

  1. Volta Redonda
    19' Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    Raí

    Foul

  2. Cuiaba
    20' Cuiaba Goal · Penalty
    Alisson Safira
  3. Volta Redonda
    35' Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    Juninho

    Persistent fouling

  4. Cuiaba
    40' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Jader

    Foul

  5. Volta Redonda
    46' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juninho Monteiro · On: Caio Roque
  6. Volta Redonda
    46' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patrick · On: Chay
  7. Volta Redonda
    46' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Raí · On: Léo Ceará
  8. Cuiaba
    59' Cuiaba Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Martinez · Assist: Calebe Costa
  9. Volta Redonda
    63' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jhonny · On: Matheus Lucas
  10. Volta Redonda
    63' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Italo · On: Kayke
  11. Cuiaba
    67' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alisson Safira · On: Nathan Cruz
  12. Cuiaba
    74' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calebe Costa · On: De Lucca
  13. Cuiaba
    74' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlos Alberto · On: Juan Christian
  14. Cuiaba
    76' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Guilherme

    Time wasting

  15. Cuiaba
    79' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheusinho · On: Guilherme Mariano
  16. Volta Redonda
    90'+4 Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Bahia

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cuiaba Volta Redonda
Fouls 19 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 383 521
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.84 0.19
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 320 448
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cuiaba's early penalty goal by Alisson Safira (20') set a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ A. Martinez's second goal (59') effectively sealed Cuiaba's victory and dented Volta Redonda's morale.