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Criciúma advances in Criciúma's Série B promotion race push faces setback
In the Brazilian football leagues, Criciúma has been pursuing continued its pursuit of promotion in Série B. Following a 3-0 victory over Avaí under new coach Umberto Louzer, the team entered the G-6 access zone. However, after a subsequent 1-0 loss to Ceará, the team moved to within three points of the G4 access group. In the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, Criciúma faced though recent results have complicated its path. Following a 1-0 victory over América Mineiro at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium. While Criciúma sought a victory to maintain its promotion push, América Mineiro had already confirmed its relegation to Série C. Criciúma secured a 1-0 victory with a goal scored by Stadium, where defender César Martins scored in the fourth minute of the second half, following a corner kick from Rómulo Otero. With this win, Criciúma the team reached 56 points, maintaining its points. This win maintained Criciúma’s fifth-place position within the G6 zone. Criciúma continued its momentum, reaching 59 points as it prepared for zone, supported by a run of three wins in four matches under coach Umberto Louzer. However, Criciúma’s momentum was interrupted in its 35th-round clash against Sport at the Ilha do Retiro stadium. For this upcoming match, Criciúma's squad is bolstered by Retiro. Despite the return of attacking midfielder Jonathan Robert following an automatic suspension, as Robert, Criciúma suffered a 2-1 defeat. Chrystian Barletta scored both goals for Sport, including a decisive penalty in the team aims final moments of the match. This loss follows Criciúma's previous efforts to close the gap on the G4 group and solidify its position within standing in the promotion playoff qualification zone.