Week 13 features a match on Fri Jun 17th, where Criciúma will host Brusque in a clash of these two mismatched Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Criciúma recorded a 3-2 win against Chapecoense. Leonardo Renan Simoes de Lacerda struck first for Chapecoense in the 8th minute, then Rayan added another on an own goal in the 15th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 62nd minute on a goal by Marquinhos Gabriel to cap off a wild match. Criciúma is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 13th placed Brusque, recorded a 0-1 loss against Ituano. Rafael Papagaio struck first for Ituano in the 5th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Brusque was frustrated by Ituano’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Ituano ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Alvaro and Diego Jardel are the top scorers for Brusque in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Marquinhos Gabriel has been the most effective weapon for Criciúma lately. The Brazilian midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.