Juventude Defeats Sport 2-0 in Crucial Brasileirão Relegation Clash
Juventude's 2-0 win over Sport deepens the relegation fight in Brasileirão's 2025 season, leaving Sport at the brink of Série B.
- • Juventude won 2-0 against Sport in the 32nd round of Brasileirão.
- • Gabriel Taliari and Ênio scored for Juventude.
- • Sport hit the crossbar but failed to score despite second-half pressure.
- • Sport remains bottom with 17 points; Juventude is 18th with 29 points, four away from escaping relegation.
Key details
In a pivotal 32nd-round Brasileirão match on November 5, 2025, Juventude secured a 2-0 victory against Sport at Ilha do Retiro, intensifying the relegation battle for both clubs. The tightly contested first half saw Gabriel Taliari open the scoring at the 46th minute with a powerful header following Marcelo Hermes' cross, giving Juventude a timely lead. Despite Sport's increased offensive pressure after halftime, including a threatening shot from Lucas Lima that struck the crossbar, they failed to convert chances. Juventude extended their advantage in the 78th minute through Ênio, whose goal came after a well-crafted play initiated by Taliari and assisted by Igor Formiga. This win elevated Juventude to 18th place with 29 points, narrowing the gap to four points away from exiting the relegation zone with six matches remaining. Conversely, Sport languishes at the bottom with 17 points, edging closer to relegation to Série B. The match underscored the high stakes as both teams struggle for survival in Brazil's top football division.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.