Gremio Novorizontino 2-1 Vila Nova – Brazilian Serie B
Date: 27 June 2026 | Venue: Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi

Gremio Novorizontino climbed further up the Serie B standings with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Vila Nova on Saturday evening. The home side showcased resilience and attacking intent, overturning an early deficit to claim all three points in front of their passionate supporters in Novo Horizonte.

Match Overview

Vila Nova struck first, catching the home defense off guard with a well-worked move in the 22nd minute. However, Novorizontino responded with purpose and equalised before half-time through a clinical finish from veteran striker Rodrigo Rodrigues. The second half saw the hosts take control, and a decisive goal from midfielder João Pedro in the 67th minute sealed the win. Vila Nova pushed forward in the closing stages but could not find a way past a determined backline.

Key Moments

• 22' – Vila Nova goal: A quick counter-attack caught Novorizontino out of shape, and forward Caio Dantas slotted home from close range.
• 41' – Novorizontino equaliser: A corner kick caused chaos in the box; Rodrigues reacted first to stab the ball past the goalkeeper.
• 67' – João Pedro winner: A sublime through ball from Danielzinho split the Vila Nova defence, and João Pedro calmly finished across the keeper.

Tactical Story

Novorizontino’s manager Eduardo Baptista adjusted the midfield after the early setback, pushing full-backs higher to overload Vila Nova’s narrow shape. The strategy paid off as the home side generated 14 shots to Vila Nova’s 7. Vila Nova relied heavily on long balls to their target man Dantas, but the central defensive pairing of Yan and Guilherme handled the aerial threat well.

Standout Players

• João Pedro (Novorizontino): Scored the winner and completed 88% of his passes in the final third.
• Caio Dantas (Vila Nova): A constant menace despite limited service, he remains Vila Nova’s top scorer this term.
• Danielzinho (Novorizontino): Provided the assist and dictated the tempo from central midfield.

Table & Season Impact

The victory lifts Novorizontino into the top half of the Serie B standings, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Vila Nova, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone – now three points from safety. With 22 matches played, every point is precious in the race for both promotion and survival.