Juventude nears Série A promotion after victory over Cuiabá

Juventude secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against Cuiabá at the Arena Pantanal during the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. Goals for Juventude were scored by Gabriel Pires, via a free kick, and Juan Christian. Cuiabá's lone goal resulted from an own goal by Fábio Lima.

With this win, Juventude reaches 68 points, placing them in second position, just two points behind leader Novorizontino. The club is now one victory away from guaranteed promotion to the top flight. Their final match will be at home against Botafogo-SP.

Other notable results in the division include Vila Nova defeating Criciúma 1-0, keeping them in third place with 66 points and maintaining their pursuit of direct access. Meanwhile, Náutico faced CRB in a match critical for CRB's hopes of reaching the promotion playoffs.