Goiás beats Vila Nova 1‑0, ending rival's unbeaten run and escaping Série B relegation zone

In the eighth round of Brazil's Série B, Goiás secured a 1‑0 victory over Vila Nova at the Hailé Pinheiro stadium. Anselmo Ramon scored in the 34th minute of the second half, breaking Vila Nova's unbeaten streak.

The win lifted Goiás out of the relegation zone, while Vila Nova see their run of invincibility come to an end. Both teams were battling for positions near the top and bottom of the table, respectively, making the match a decisive fixture in the early season.

The result marks a turnaround for Goiás after a series of poor results, while Vila Nova now faces increased pressure to regain form.