Caxias RS defeated Retro FC Brasil 2-1 in a closely contested Brazilian Serie C match on May 12, 2025. The home victory extended Caxias's positive run of form and halted Retro's own momentum. Caxias took the lead with a powerful strike from outside the box, but Retro equalized just before halftime with a cleverly worked team goal. The winner came in the 70th minute, as Caxias capitalized on a defensive error, with their forward showing great composure to slot the ball home. The match was fiercely competitive, with both teams committing fully in attack, leading to an open and entertaining spectacle. The result solidified Caxias's position in the top half of the table, while Retro FC Brasil missed a chance to climb further. The Retro coach pointed to a costly individual mistake as the turning point.