CRB defeats Náutico 2-1 in Serie B match

On Thursday, July 16, CRB secured a 2-1 victory over Náutico at Estádio Rei Pelé in Maceió in the 18th round of Brazil's Serie B. A VAR review awarded a penalty, which Mikael converted in the 33rd minute, and Chrystopher added the second goal two minutes after Náutico equalised through Kauã Maranhão.

The win lifted CRB to 12th place with 23 points, five clear of the relegation zone, and marked manager Fábio Matias's first triumph in charge. Náutico fell to 14th with 21 points, extending their winless streak to eight games. Both clubs have another league match next week—CRB faces Ceará, while Náutico hosts Londrina.