Floresta claimed a 2-1 victory over Volta Redonda in the Série C Regular Season on Friday night, moving to five wins from their last five outings. The result lifts the visitors to fifth place on 30 points, while the hosts drop further down to 16th with 21 points after 19 matches.
Caique opened the scoring early on, finding the net in the ninth minute to give Volta Redonda the advantage. The home side pressed forward, and Wagninho doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark with a well-taken goal in the 28th minute. By then, Floresta had already seen a player booked, losing composure under the early pressure.
And here's the thing — the momentum shifted after the break. Matheus Lima pulled one back for Floresta in the 55th minute, and though Volta Redonda dominated possession at 73 per cent, they could not find a third. To be fair, the home side's 12 attacks inside the box yielded little, while Floresta's counter-attacks found their mark when it mattered.
The statistics tell a story of wasted opportunity. Volta Redonda registered 14 shots, seven on target, yet could only convert one. Floresta managed just four shots on target from eight attempts, but their clinical edge proved decisive. The visitors worked a short corner late on, but the stadium fell silent as the final whistle approached.
This win extends Floresta's unbeaten run in the league, while Volta Redonda's recent form continues to worry. They have lost three of their last five across all competitions, including defeats to Ituano and Inter de Limeira. The gap between the sides now stands at nine points, and the home club has nothing to lose as the season winds down.