Operário surprises Sport Recife: thrilling 2-1 away win secures crucial three points.

In the 16th round of the Serie B of the Brazilian Championship 2024, Operário surprised Sport Recife by winning 2-1 at the Ilha do Retiro on October 16. With goals from Boschilia and Nathan Fogaça, the visiting team secured three crucial points. Sport, on the other hand, managed to equalize with a goal from Titi Ortíz, but couldn't hold the score.

Match Details

First Half

Just 3 minutes in, Boschilia opened the scoring for Operário, taking advantage of a pass from Daniel Lima and finishing accurately inside the box. Sport Recife reacted at the 21st minute with a goal from Titi Ortíz, who struck a powerful shot after a deflection in the opposing defense. An important blow occurred at the 16th minute when Sport's goalkeeper, Caíque França, had to be substituted due to an ankle injury.

Second Half

The second half began with opportunities for both sides. Sport pressed, but it was Operário that managed to score again. In the 37th minute, Nathan Fogaça headed in after a cross from the right, securing the victory for the visiting team.

Statistics of Operário x Sport Recife

• Goals:

  • Operário: Boschilia (3’), Nathan Fogaça (37’)

  • Sport Recife: Titi Ortíz (21’)

• Yellow Cards:

  • Sport Recife: Dalbert, Zé Roberto, Felipe

  • Operário: Daniel Joseph, Boschilia

Lineups of Sport Recife x Operário

Sport Recife:

• Goalkeeper: Caíque França (substituted by Thiago Couto)

• Defenders: Ígor Cariús, Chico, Luciano Castán, Dalbert

• Midfielders: Felipe, Fabricio Domínguez, Titi Ortíz

• Attack: Lucas Lima, Wellington Silva, Gustavo Coutinho

Operário:

• Goalkeeper: Rafael Santos

• Defenders: Sávio, Allan Godói, Willian Machado, Gabriel Feliciano

• Midfielders: Jesse, Vinícius Diniz, Boschilia

• Attack: Rodrigo Rodrigues, Felipe Augusto, Daniel Lima

Best Moments of Operário x Sport Recife

• Boschilia opened the scoring with precision.

• Titi Ortíz equalized with a beautiful shot from outside the area.

• Nathan Fogaça scored the decisive goal with a header.

Upcoming Matches

• Sport Recife will face Mirassol on October 21.

• Operário will play against Ceará also on October 21.

Standings of Sport Recife x Operário

With this victory, Operário climbs to 8th place with 46 points, while Sport Recife drops to 3rd place with 53 points.

This result keeps Operário in contention for promotion, while Sport Recife will need to bounce back in the coming rounds.