Novorizontino secures promotion to Brasileirão Série A for first time

Novorizontino has achieved promotion to Brasilão Série A after coming from behind to defeat Fortaleza 2-1 at Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium in Novo Horizonte, São Paulo, on November 7. With this victory, Novorizontino cements a top-two finish in Série B, marking their first entry into Brazil's top flight in 16 years. They currently sit at 70 points, leading Juventude by two points. Juventude also won their match against Cuiabá, keeping their own promotion hopes alive depending on their next match against Botafogo-SP. Additional results from the round saw Vila Nova maintain pressure with a win against Criciúma, while Avaí faces potential relegation unless they secure points in their upcoming match against América-MG.

• 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Novorizontino seal promotion and will play in Série A for the first time