Juventude beats Vila Nova, halting Colorado's bid for Serie B lead

Juventude secured a 1‑0 victory over Vila Nova at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium in Caxias do Sul. The lone goal came from defender Messias, who headed the ball in the 44th minute.

The win moved Juventude to fourth place with 29 points, while Vila Nova remained second with 31 points, two behind leaders Criciúma. Vila Nova missed the chance to overtake the top spot, and both clubs look ahead to their next fixtures—Juventude against Cuiabá and Vila Nova against Criciúma.

The result underscores the tight race for promotion in Brazil's Serie B, with the match influencing the standings as the season approaches its decisive phase.