Vila Nova climbs to provisional Serie B lead after 4-3 win over Náutico

On June 20, 2026, at the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA) in Goiânia, Vila Nova defeated Náutico 4‑3 in the 14th round of Brazil’s Serie B. The home side surged ahead in the first half, scoring four goals – Janderson (4' and 18'), André Luis (8') and Ryan (42') – before the break. Náutico replied with goals from Dodô (36'), Vinícius (20') and Luiz Claudio (46') but could not overturn the deficit.

The victory moved Vila Nova to 28 points, placing them provisional leaders of the league, three points ahead of São Bernardo. Náutico remained on 20 points in seventh place, extending a recent winless streak. The match was attended by 6,544 spectators. The result also gave Vila Nova an early advantage in the race for promotion to Serie A.

Across multiple reports, the game was highlighted for Vila Nova’s dominant first‑half performance and the impact on the Serie B standings, while Náutico’s defeat deepened concerns about their form.