Result and Key Moments

Sport Recife defeated Londrina 2-1 in a Brasileirão Serie B match that featured three goals inside the first 11 minutes. The home side struck first in the fifth minute, though the scorer was unavailable from match data. Londrina equalized five minutes later with another goal whose scorer could not be confirmed. Diego Hernandez then restored the lead for Sport Recife in the 11th minute with a normal goal that proved decisive.

Two further goals were listed for Londrina at the 15th and 17th minutes in the timeline data, yet the final score remained 2-1, leaving the status of those entries unclear from the provided information.

First-Half Flow and Stats

The opening period was marked by intense pressure from Londrina, who earned three corners to Sport Recife’s one. Away players registered multiple shots, including five from João Vitor Martins and two each from Victor Hugo de Faria Mota, Paulinho Moccelin, and Lucas de Oliveira Marques. Sport Recife countered with shots from Chrystian Barletta, Pedro Perotti, and Willian Oliveira, who also recorded both of the home side’s shots on target.

Expected goals favored the hosts slightly at 1.03 to Londrina’s 0.72. Each team received one yellow card, while fouls totaled 11 for Sport Recife and 13 for the visitors. Offsides were recorded twice against the home side. The match produced limited further clear chances after the early goal spree, with the second half yielding no additional scoring.

Takeaway

Sport Recife held on for the narrow victory despite Londrina’s higher corner count and shot volume. The result gives the home side three points in the Serie B standings while highlighting the importance of Hernandez’s quick response. For more Serie B tips and live scores, check AltBets.