Red Bull Bragantino 0, Juventude 1

CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil (Interstat) — A first-half strike from Peixoto was enough for Juventude to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over RB Bragantino on Monday in the opening match of the Carioca Série A season for both clubs. Playing before a home crowd at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, Juventude defied a pregame projection that foresaw a draw, instead converting their statistical favoritism into a hard-fought three points. The win gives the hosts an early boost in the state championship standings. The match’s lone goal arrived just before halftime in the 40th minute. After a period of sustained pressure, the decisive… Read more...