Match report

Vila Nova Defeats Ponte Preta 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Ponte Preta
Ponte Preta
0–1
FT
Vila Nova
Vila Nova
Apr 11, 2026

In a tightly contested Serie B match, Vila Nova secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ponte Preta, with Ryan's goal in the 38th minute proving decisive. Ponte Preta struggled to find the equalizer despite having multiple substitutions and a controversial VAR decision that disallowed a goal for handball.

Key Facts

  • • Vila Nova won 1-0 over Ponte Preta
  • • Ryan scored the only goal at the 38th minute
  • • Janderson provided the assist for Ryan
  • • Vila Nova had Pedro Romano and Rafael Silva receive yellow cards
  • • Ponte Preta had Murilo and Kevyson penalized with yellow cards
  • • VAR disallowed a goal for Ponte Preta due to handball

Lineups

Ponte Preta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Diogo Silva (G)
  • 22 Thalys (D)
  • 33 David Braz (D)
  • 44 Marcio Silva (D)
  • 32 Kevyson (D)
  • 8 André Lima (M)
  • 20 Murilo (M)
  • 90 Rodriguinho (M)
  • 10 Elvis (M)
  • 31 Bryan Borges (M)
  • 9 William Pottker (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Lucas Cunha
  • 11 Luis Phelipe
  • 7 Diego Tavares
  • 17 Miguel
  • 99 Brandão
  • 2 Julio
  • 14 Danilo Barcelos
  • 30 Guilherme Viana
  • 5 Rodrigo Souza
  • 16 Léo Gomes
  • 35 Tarik Boschetti
  • 26 Daniel Baianinho

Vila Nova

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Helton Leite (G)
  • 2 Elias (D)
  • 4 Pedro Romano (D)
  • 38 Caio Marcelo (D)
  • 6 Higor (D)
  • 15 Dudu (M)
  • 8 Willian Maranhão (M)
  • 11 Ryan Lima (M)
  • 10 Marquinhos Gabriel (M)
  • 99 Janderson (M)
  • 9 Rafael Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Hayner
  • 33 Bruno Xavier
  • 19 Gustavo Puskas
  • 13 Willian Formiga
  • 20 Nathan Camargo
  • 5 João Vieira
  • 3 Tiago Pagnussat
  • 21 Dodô
  • 29 Dalberson
  • 18 Enzo
  • 14 Anderson

Timeline

  1. Ponte Preta
    6' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Braz · On: Lucas Cunha
  2. Vila Nova
    30' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Romano
  3. Vila Nova
    38' Vila Nova Goal · Normal Goal
    Ryan · Assist: Janderson
  4. Ponte Preta
    46' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Elvis · On: Luis Phelipe
  5. Vila Nova
    54' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Silva
  6. Ponte Preta
    64' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodriguinho · On: Diego Tavares
  7. Vila Nova
    64' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Ryan
  8. Vila Nova
    70' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ryan · On: Bruno
  9. Vila Nova
    70' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Janderson · On: Hayner
  10. Ponte Preta
    72' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Murilo
  11. Ponte Preta
    74' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Murilo · On: Miguel Morais
  12. Ponte Preta
    74' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: William Pottker · On: Brandão
  13. Vila Nova
    78' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Elias · On: Willian Formiga
  14. Vila Nova
    78' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rafael Silva · On: Gustavo Puskas
  15. Vila Nova
    84' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dudu · On: Nathan Camargo
  16. Ponte Preta
    90'+3 Ponte Preta Var · Goal Disallowed - handball
    Kevyson
  17. Vila Nova
    90'+11 Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Higor

Match Stats

Stat Ponte Preta Vila Nova
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 9 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 348 382
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.99 0.80
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 274 299
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vila Nova's early goal by Ryan in the 38th minute shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ The disallowed goal for Ponte Preta due to handball in the 90th minute of extra time likely demoralized the home team, securing Vila Nova's victory