Week 37 brings us a match on Oct 29th where Ponte Preta will play host to Criciúma in a clash of these two closely matched Serie B teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 18 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 13th placed Ponte Preta, recorded a 0-2 loss against CSA. Rodrigues Silva struck first for CSA in the 1st minute, then Rodrigo Rodrigues Silva added another in the 44th minute on a feed from Lourenço In the end, Ponte Preta was frustrated by CSA’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. CSA ended the match with the shutout victory. Ponte Preta is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 9th placed Criciúma, recorded a 1-2 loss against Vasco da Gama. Hygor struck first for Criciúma in the 35th minute on a feed from de Sena Araujo, then in the 75th minute, Edimar Fraga sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Nenê But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 86th minute on a goal by Fábio. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Criciúma should be reasonably happy with their performance.
Ponte Preta and Criciúma last played eachother at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Friday Jul 15th. Criciúma and Ponte Preta battled to a 1-1 draw. Lucca struck first for Ponte Preta in the 3rd minute, then Lohan tied it up for Criciúma in the 1st minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Criciúma at least a draw.
Hygor has been the most prolific scorer on Criciúma in his last five matches with three goals. Ponte Preta is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Felipe Amaral Casarin Damasceno and Echaporã each only have 1 goal in their last five.