Juventude becomes sole Série B leader after beating Criciúma

Juventude has become the sole leader of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B after a 2-0 away victory against Criciúma at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse. The win brings Juventude to 30 points and extends their streak to 19 matches without conceding a goal.

After a scoreless first half where Criciúma dominated possession and had a goal disallowed for offside, Juventude proved clinical in the second period. Alan Kardec scored just four minutes after entering the pitch, heading in a free kick. Marcos Paulo later secured the win with a goal on a counter-attack. Criciúma remains at 27 points.