Match Recap

The match at Heriberto Hülse presented a highly contested dispute from the first minutes, with both sides seeking spaces with caution. The visiting team managed to sustain the pressure from the Catarinenses and was surgical in scoring, building the necessary advantage to control the pace of the duel until the final whistle in Catarinense soil.

Match Highlights

The collective consistency of Grêmio Novorizontino was the great differential to contain the Criciúma's attacks throughout the 90 minutes. The tactical system of the São Paulo club blocked the opponent's arrivals, who tried to react in front of their crowd, but stumbled upon the defensive solidity that marked the club's trajectory in the decisive stretch of the season.

What the Numbers Say

With the triumph, Grêmio Novorizontino reached 73 points in the table, crowning an enviable sequence after accumulating four victories and one draw in the previous rounds. Meanwhile, Criciúma, which had three victories and two defeats in the last five games, ended its campaign with the same 62 points, remaining at the top of the classification.

What Changes Now

With the realization of the 38th round of Série B, both clubs officially concluded the national competition calendar. At the moment, both Criciúma and Grêmio Novorizontino are without new scheduled commitments, turning their attention to the planning of the squads for the challenges of next year.