Late goals help Figueirense earn draw at Marcilio Dias
ITAJAI, Brazil (Interstat) — Marcilio Dias and Figueirense played to a 2-2 draw at Estádio Doutor Hercílio Luz. Marcilio Dias, the home side, took control early with a goal in the 10th minute and doubled its lead in the 40th. Figueirense, the visitor, trailed until the closing minutes, then scored in the 88th and again in the 89th to level the match. Figueirense’s season record in the competition is now 1-0-1, while Marcilio Dias is 0-0-2. Those competition records match each club’s all-competitions mark. Figueirense’s previous result this season was a 1-0 win over Hercilio Luz. Marcilio Dias had previously played Nacao to a 0-0 draw. The late comeback denied Marcilio Dias its first victory and preserved Figueirense’s unbeaten start. The match featured four goals total and ended with the teams sharing the points. Marcilio Dias led by two goals before Figueirense’s late response. The result leaves Marcilio Dias still seeking its first competition win.