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Brasileirão Série B · Round 4

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Juventude defeats Goiás 2-0 and gains momentum in round 4 of the Brasileirão Série B

Goals from Luiz Felipe and Alan Kardec secure the win and put the Gaúcho side in a prominent position on the table

On the afternoon of April 11, Juventude hosted Goiás at the Cecílio Coutinho stadium and walked away with three points after a balanced performance and two decisive goals. The victory puts the Caxias team in a better spot in the Série B standings.

Incidents

JUVGOI
39'⚽🔴
Luiz Felipe
43'🟥
Rodrigo Soares
55'🟥
Esli García
60'
Alan Kardec
61'🟥
Lourenço

Como o jogo se desenhou

The duel began with both teams looking to dominate the midfield, but it was Juventude who opened the scoring in the 39th minute, when Luiz Felipe took advantage of a cross and finished with precision. The goal gave the side more composure and allowed the coach to maintain an offensive stance. In the 60th minute, the team doubled the lead with Alan Kardec, who received a through pass and struck hard, sealing the result. Goiás tried to respond in the final minutes but ran into a well‑organized defense.

Statistics

Attack

18Touches in penalty area9
4Fouled in final third2
2Offsides0

Defending

14Total tackles9
86%Tackles won56%
10Interceptions1
39Recoveries33
12Clearances15

Duels

46%Duels54%
5Dispossessed4
32/66 (48%)Ground duels34/66 (52%)
4/13 (31%)Aerial duels9/13 (69%)
3/7 (43%)Dribbles6/16 (38%)

Goalkeeping

1Total saves6
0.13Goals prevented-0.42
0Big saves3
2High claims0
5Goal kicks10

Match overview

43%Ball possession57%
0.55Expected goals0.32
6Corner kicks1
19Fouls16
279Passes397
16Free kicks19
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards2

Passes

229Accurate passes338
14Throw-ins19
42Final third entries49
63/89 (71%)Final third phase74/102 (73%)
18/34 (53%)Long balls16/43 (37%)
4/21 (19%)Crosses6/13 (46%)

Shots

10Total shots5
7Shots on target1
0Hit woodwork0
3Shots off target2
0Blocked shots2
7Shots inside box2
3Shots outside box3

Match Highlights

The offensive spotlight went to Luiz Felipe, the author of the first goal, who showed good movement and finishing in the box. Alan Kardec confirmed the superiority by netting the second, displaying a keen eye for goal as he found space inside the area. For Goiás, no player stood out, as the team failed to create clear scoring opportunities.

What the Numbers Say

Although detailed statistics are not available, the lack of cards indicates a disciplined game, without incidents that disrupted the flow. The fact that the score remained 2-0 until the final whistle demonstrates Juventude's defensive efficiency, as they closed down spaces and prevented the opponent's reaction.

Suspended

Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.

Goiás

🚫
Esli GarcíaBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against Cuiabá.
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Rodrigo SoaresBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against Cuiabá.

What Changes Now

With three points, Juventude moves up the table, boosting confidence for the upcoming Série B fixtures. Goiás, on the other hand, returns to training needing to adjust its attack and chase three points in the next matches to avoid falling further from the qualification zone. The next clash for each team will be decisive in maintaining or improving their position on the standings.