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Vila Nova defeats Ceara to climb into second place in Serie B

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Vila Nova defeats Ceara to climb into second place in Serie B

Summary

Vila Nova defeated Ceara 2-0 on Sunday in Goiânia during the 25th round of Serie B. The result moved Vila Nova into second place in the competition with 44 points, sitting one point behind current leaders Juventude. Ceara remains in the relegation zone with 28 points, currently occupying 17th place. Elsewhere in the league, Criciúma fell 2-1 to CRB in Maceió, missing an opportunity to move into first place. Juventude has the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table in an upcoming match against Londrina on Tuesday. The 2026 Serie B season continues with promotion spots at stake, as teams currently ranked 3rd through 6th prepare for upcoming playoff contention.

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By the Numbers

•Vila Nova defeated Ceara 2-0 at the OBA on Sunday.
•Vila Nova holds 44 points and sits in second place.
•Ceara remains in 17th place with 28 points.
•Criciúma dropped to third place following a 2-1 loss to CRB.
•Juventude leads the league standings with 45 points.

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3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Vila Nova beat Ceará and go second in Série B

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Vila Nova beat Ceará 2-0 at the OBACredits: Roberto Corrêa / Vila NovaIn the 25th round of Série B, Vila Nova beat Ceará 2-0 this Sunday (30) in Goiânia and moved into second place in the competi...
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