Criciúma defeats América-MG 1-0 to strengthen Série B playoff position

Criciúma defeated América-MG 1-0 at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium during the 33rd round of the Brasileirão Série B. The winning goal was scored by defender César Martins in the fourth minute of the second half, following a corner kick from Rómulo Otero.

With this victory, Criciúma reaches 56 points, maintaining its fifth-place position within the G6 zone for promotion playoffs. The club is currently aiming for a top-two finish to secure direct promotion to Série A. Under coach Umberto Louzer, the team has secured three wins in its last four matches.

América-MG, already mathematically relegated to Série C, remains in 19th place with 17 points. The match featured several VAR interventions, including an annulled goal by Nicolas for Criciúma and a rescinded penalty decision in the first half.