On Saturday night (3), Amazonas won again at home after a long wait since the 12th round, when they beat Coritiba. The 1-0 victory over Ituano, at the Carlos Zamith Stadium, in the 19th round of Série B, brought relief to the Amazonas team. The winning goal was scored by Luan Silva in the second half, in a match marked by expulsions and the superiority of the home team.
Match Summary – Amazonas And Ituano
Amazonas dominated much of the game, especially after the expulsion of Ituano’s Guilherme Lazaroni, still in the first half. Even with greater possession of the ball and several shots, the home team had difficulty converting the chances into goals. The pressure increased in the second half, and in the 18th minute, Luan Silva took advantage of a pass from Sassá to score the only goal of the match. The situation became even more complicated for Ituano with the expulsion of Vinícius Paiva, which left the team with two players less.
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The situation in the Table
With the victory, Amazonas reaches 24 points, rising to 12th place and momentarily moving away from the relegation zone. The team from Amazonas is now undefeated in four games, with two wins and two draws. Ituano, on the other hand, remains in a difficult situation, in the penultimate position with only 13 points. The team from São Paulo has not won since July 7, accumulating three losses and two draws since then.
Upcoming Challenges
In the next round, Amazonas will face Sport at Arena de Pernambuco, on Saturday (10), at 5 pm (Brasília time). Ituano, in turn, will host Chapecoense at Estádio Novelli Júnior, also on Saturday (10) at 5 pm.
Conclusion
Amazonas’ victory was essential for the team to breathe in the competition and distance itself from the relegation zone. Despite having played much of the game with one or two more players, the team needs to improve its finishing efficiency to avoid future setbacks. On the other hand, Ituano needs to react quickly to avoid relegation, as it is in a critical position in the table.
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