Criciúma defeats Goiás 1-0 to extend Série B lead

Criciúma defeated Goiás 1-0 at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium during the 22nd round of the Brasileirão Série B. The decisive goal was scored by Luciano Castán in the fifth minute of the match, following a rebound from a header by Rodrigo after a corner kick.

With this victory, Criciúma remains at the top of the table with 43 points, extending its lead in the competition. Conversely, Goiás remains in ninth place with 32 points, moving further away from the promotion zone.

The match was marked by controversy regarding officiating. Goiás football director Michel Alves announced plans to file a formal complaint with the CBF, alleging that the referee, Lucas Paulo Torezin, failed to award a crucial penalty to Goiás and did not issue a second yellow card to Criciúma's Otero following a foul on Ramon Menezes.