Avaí FC 2-0 Náutico (PE) | Brazilian Série B | 13 July 2026

In a dominant display at the Estádio da Ressacada, Avaí FC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Náutico (PE) in the Brazilian Série B on the night of July 13, 2026. The home side controlled proceedings from the first whistle, earning three crucial points to bolster their promotion campaign.

Match Overview

The match kicked off at 03:00 local time with Avaí immediately on the front foot. Their high-pressing game forced Náutico into early mistakes, and the breakthrough came midway through the first half. A well-worked corner routine saw defender Lucas Ventura rise highest to head home from close range, giving the home fans reason to celebrate.

Náutico tried to respond through counterattacks but found little joy against a resolute Avaí backline marshaled by captain Thiago Silva. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Avaí doubling their lead in the 67th minute. Forward Gabriel Costa latched onto a through ball from midfield, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted into an empty net to make it 2-0.

Key Moments

• 24' – Lucas Ventura opens the scoring with a powerful header from a corner.
• 67' – Gabriel Costa finishes a clinical counterattack to seal the win.
• 82' – Náutico’s best chance hits the post, but Avaí holds firm.

Standings and Season Impact

This victory lifted Avaí into the top four of the Série B standings, strengthening their push for automatic promotion to Brazil’s top flight. Náutico, meanwhile, remain in the lower half of the table and will need to address their defensive frailties to climb away from the relegation zone.

The clean sheet was Avaí’s fifth of the season, highlighting their defensive solidity as a key weapon in the promotion race.