Série B: Fortaleza go top and hope for a Vila Nova slip-up
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After thrashing Goiás 4-1 on Saturday (2), Fortaleza took over the top spot in Brazil’s Série B with 14 points, overtaking Vila Nova, which had been in first place before the start of the 8th round. Vila, however, plays this Monday (4) against Athletic-MG at the OBA in Goiânia. If it wins, it will reach 15 points and reclaim the lead in the match that closes out the round.
There were also two draws on Saturday: Botafogo-SP 1-1 Náutico, at Arena Nicnet; and Cuiabá 1-1 Criciúma, at Arena Pantanal.
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Sunday was a good one for São Bernardo, Operário, Sport and CRB. At Primeiro de Maio, São Bernardo beat Ponte Preta 3-0 and jumped to second place with 13 points.
The same total as Sport, which beat Ceará 2-0 at Ilha do Retiro in the round’s biggest derby, and is now third, unbeaten, just like Vila Nova — the only two teams yet to lose in the competition.
At Germano Krüger, Operário, now in fourth place, defeated Londrina 3-0. Another important result was earned by CRB, which won away from home against América-MG 2-1 at Independência. The Minas Gerais side is bottom of the table. CRB, meanwhile, is in 18th.
There were also two draws on Sunday: Atlético-GO 0-0 Juventude, at Antônio Accioly; and Avaí 3-3 Novorizontino, at Ressacada.
This Monday, Vila Nova faces Athletic-MG at 7 p.m. at the OBA (Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga).
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