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Brazilian Série B relegation battle

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The relegation battle in the Brazilian Série B has intensified as clubs fight to avoid dropping to Série C. On October 24, Botafogo-SP secured its position in the division for the following year after a 2-0 victory over Avaí. This win moved Botafogo-SP to 12th place, while the loss left Avaí in the relegation zone with 37 points, making their survival mathematically difficult. ~~Following this, Avaí faced a decisive match against Náutico on~~ On October ~~31. Náutico, sitting in 15th or 16th place with 43 points, entered the fixture with the opportunity to~~ 31, Náutico mathematically ~~guarantee their permanence~~ guaranteed its stay in Série B with a ~~win. Avaí, remaining~~ 1-0 victory over Avaí at the Estádio dos Aflitos. Borasi scored the decisive goal in ~~17th place, required~~ the 22nd minute, ending a ~~victory to narrow~~ four-match scoring drought for the ~~six-point gap~~ Pernambuco side. This win brought Náutico to 46 points and ~~maintain their chances~~ 14th place in the standings. Avaí remains in 17th place with 37 points, leaving the club on the brink of ~~avoiding~~ relegation. The club’s fate may be decided as early as Monday, depending on the result between Athletic and Ceará. Both clubs face significant off-field challenges: Náutico coach Bruno Pivetti noted that financial instability and delayed salaries have impacted player concentration, while Avaí coach Marquinhos Santos reported that some players have gone five months without pay, contributing to a demoralized squad.

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