Result and Decisive Goal

Goiás secured a 1-0 win over Londrina in Brasileirão Serie B after Kadu scored the only goal in the 19th minute. The hosts took the points thanks to that single strike and held firm through the remainder of the contest.

First-Half Flow and Early Chances

The match began with both sides trading early opportunities. Goiás registered several shots on target in the opening stages, including efforts from Joao Paulo Lourenco and Carlos Castro Cadu. Londrina responded with attempts of their own but could not find the net. Kadu’s normal goal in the 19th minute gave the home side the lead, and they carried that advantage into the break. Expected goals favored Goiás at 1.34 compared with Londrina’s 0.7, reflecting the hosts’ greater threat in front of goal.

Second Half and Standout Stats

The second half remained goalless. Goiás managed three shots on target overall from players including Joao Paulo Lourenco (two) and Carlos Castro Cadu (one), while Londrina also recorded three shots on target. The visitors earned more corners with eight to Goiás’ five, yet they could not convert those set pieces into an equalizer. Both teams finished with three yellow cards each and no red cards were shown. Goiás committed nine fouls and Londrina twelve. Offsides were level at one apiece. Player shot counts showed Carlos Castro Cadu leading the home side with four attempts, while several Londrina players including Lucas de Oliveira Marques and Pablo Dyego registered two shots each.

The narrow scoreline reflected a game where Goiás held the slight edge in quality of chances created. Londrina pressed for a late reply but found the home defense organized enough to protect the lead until full time. For more Serie B updates, live scores and betting tips check AltBets.