On Monday Jul 25th, in week 20, Criciúma will play host to CSA in a clash of the Serie B. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 21 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. Criciúma sits at 11th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-1 loss against Tombense. Ciel struck first for Tombense in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Criciúma couldn’t manage to score, and Tombense took the shutout win. Criciúma is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, CSA recorded a 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro. Henrique Luvannor struck first for Cruzeiro in the 14th minute on a feed from Teixeira, then in the 48th minute, Gabriel sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Lucas Barcellos Damasceno earning CSA a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, CSA and Criciúma battled to a 1-1 draw. Didira struck first for CSA in the 68th minute on a feed from Diego Renan, then Marcelo Hermes tied it up for Criciúma in the 76th minute on a feed from Hygor squeezing out at least the one point for Criciúma.
CSA is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Rodrigo Rodrigues Silva and Osvaldo each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Leonardo de Oliveira Costa has been the most effective weapon for Criciúma lately. The Brazilian defender has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.