Match report
Goias Defeats America Mineiro 1-0 in Serie B Clash
Goias
1–0
FT
America Mineiro
Aug 23, 2025
Goias held off a determined challenge from America Mineiro to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The game's defining moment came when Rafa Barcelos inadvertently scored an own goal for Goias in the second half, sealing their win in the Serie B showdown.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Goias 1–0 America Mineiro
- • Goal: Own Goal by Rafa Barcelos (Goias) - 54'
- • Yellow Cards: Júlio (America Mineiro), Moraes and Diego Caito (both Goias)
- • Substitutions: Several key changes from both teams, including Willian for America Mineiro and Gonzalo Freitas for Goias
- • Competition: Serie B
Lineups
Goias
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 Tadeu (G)
- 20 Diego Caito (D)
- 75 Messias (D)
- 4 Titi (D)
- 97 Willean Lepo (D)
- 28 Juninho (M)
- 77 Marcao Silva (M)
- 8 Rafael Gava (M)
- 7 Jaja (F)
- 27 Wellington Rato (F)
- 6 Moraes (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Thiago Rodrigues
- 3 Luiz Felipe
- 5 G. Freitas
- 10 Martin Benitez
- 11 Welliton
- 13 Anthony
- 15 E. Garcia
- 22 Vitinho
- 25 Luquinhas
- 45 Arthur Caike
- 55 Baldoria
- 66 Danilo Cunha
America Mineiro
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 27 Cassio Meneses (G)
- 45 Ricardo Silva (D)
- 3 Lucao (D)
- 4 Rafa Barcelos (D)
- 26 Maguinho (M)
- 42 Miqueias (M)
- 18 Julio Cesar (M)
- 40 Yago Souza (M)
- 29 Paulinho (M)
- 9 Willian Bigode (F)
- 22 Figueiredo (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Jori
- 23 Mariano
- 55 Thallyson
- 50 Guilherme Pato
- 5 F. Elizari
- 30 Gustavinho
- 10 C. Ortiz
- 7 Miguelito
- 17 Stenio
- 39 Arthur Sousa
- 96 F. Labandeira
Timeline
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28' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardJúlio
Foul
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30' Goias Card · Yellow CardMoraes
Foul
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46' Goias subst · Substitution 1Off: Jaja · On: Welliton
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54' Goias Goal · Own GoalRafa Barcelos
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59' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Júlio · On: C. Ortiz
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61' Goias Card · Yellow CardDiego Caito
Foul
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65' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 2Off: Yago Santana · On: Miguelito
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67' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardMiqueias
Foul
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70' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Rafa Barcelos · On: F. Elizari
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70' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Figueiredo · On: Stênio
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70' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 5Off: Willian · On: Arthur Sousa
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82' Goias subst · Substitution 2Off: Wellington Rato · On: Gonzalo Freitas
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82' Goias subst · Substitution 3Off: Rafael Gava · On: Arthur Caíke
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88' Goias subst · Substitution 4Off: Moraes · On: E. García
Match Stats
| Stat | Goias | America Mineiro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 80% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 277 | 453 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 0 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 204 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's turning point came in the 54th minute when Rafa Barcelos scored an own goal, giving Goias a crucial lead.
- ▸ America Mineiro made several substitutions in quick succession around the 70th minute but could not capitalize on their chances to equalize.