Novorizontino has etched its name into Brazilian football history by securing promotion to the Brasileirão Série A for the first time. The São Paulo-based club, established just 16 years ago, clinched a top-two finish in Série B after a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Fortaleza at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium. This result guarantees the team a place in Brazil’s top flight starting in 2027, marking a monumental milestone for the club’s young but ambitious trajectory.
The 16-year-old club secures top-two finish, keeping title hopes alive against Juventude.
The win leaves Novorizontino with 70 points, positioning them two points ahead of rivals Juventude in the race for the league title. Juventude, who defeated Cuiabá 2–1 at Arena Pantanal, holds their automatic promotion fate in their own hands. To claim the trophy, the Rio Grande do Sul side must defeat Botafogo-SP in the next round while Novorizontino drops points against Criciúma. This tight race adds significant tension to the final stages of the campaign.
Elsewhere in the standings, Vila Nova moved to 66 points following a 1–0 win over Criciúma in Goiânia. The Goiás side now requires a victory over Fortaleza and a slip-up by Juventude to secure their own automatic promotion spot. Meanwhile, the result confirmed Criciúma’s entry into the playoffs, where two remaining Série A places are up for grabs, setting the stage for a high-stakes conclusion to the second division season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
