Remo Secures 3-2 Victory Over Chapecoense in Crucial Brasileirão Clash
Remo won 3-2 against Chapecoense in a competitive Brasileirão game, with crucial goals and an own goal sealing the match.
- • Remo defeated Chapecoense 3-2 in the Brasileirão match at Arena Condá.
- • Goals for Remo were scored by Yago Pikachu, Jajá, and an own goal by Bruno Leonardo.
- • Chapecoense's goals came from Neto Pessoa and Rafael Carvalheira.
- • Chapecoense remains last in the league with 9 points; Remo climbs to 18th with 15 points.
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In a tightly contested Brasileirão match on May 17, Remo edged out Chapecoense 3-2 at the Arena Condá in Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Remo's goals came from Yago Pikachu in the 16th minute, a goal by Jajá following a defensive lapse in the 49th minute, and a decisive own goal by Chapecoense's Bruno Leonardo in the 86th minute. Chapecoense fought back with goals by Neto Pessoa at the 24th minute and Rafael Carvalheira early in the second half to briefly take the lead. Despite these efforts, Remo's timely responses ensured their victory.
This win lifts Remo from 19th to 18th place in the league standings with 15 points, while Chapecoense remains at the bottom with 9 points, continuing a rough run without a win in 13 matches. Prior to this match, Remo was enjoying a slight upswing, unbeaten in two games including a draw against league leaders Palmeiras. Both teams have made notable progress in the Copa do Brasil, providing them important morale boosts and finances amid challenging league campaigns.
Looking ahead, Chapecoense will face Novorizontino on May 20 in the Copa Sul-Sudeste semifinals, while Remo prepares to host Athletico-PR on May 24. The match was broadcast live on Premiere, and it highlighted both teams’ struggles and determination to improve their standings in the Brasileirão.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
