Juventude beat CRB 2:1 in the Serie B at home on Tuesday evening. The result keeps the leaders unbeaten in their last five across all competitions and extends their advantage at the top of the table. This was round 24 of the regular season, played on 25 August 2026.
Thiaguinho struck just before the break to give the hosts the advantage. The goal came in the 45th minute plus one, a timely intervention that settled nerves after a frantic opening half. Juventude carried that momentum into the second period.
Alisson Safira converted a penalty in the 67th minute to put the game beyond doubt, by then. CRB had fought back after the interval but could not find a way through the home defence. The visitors were second to everything in the penalty area.
Alan Kardec pulled one back with 10 minutes remaining, his 80th-minute effort earning a yellow card shortly after. He came for a cross he never quite reached, but the rebound fell kindly. CRB threw men forward but found the final pass elusive.
and here's the thing about the numbers: CRB enjoyed 52 per cent possession and registered 2.6 expected goals, yet managed only four shots on target. Juventude, with 48 per cent possession and 1.96 expected goals, hit nine shots on target. The visitors had the chances but could not convert them.
Juventude remain one foot in automatic promotion with 49 points after this win. CRB stay in sixth place on 39 points, seven behind the automatic places. The home side ground out the win when it mattered most.
