Vila Nova, Novorizontino draw 2‑2 after late stoppage-time equalizer

GOIANIA (Interstat) — Vila Nova FC and visiting Novorizontino played to a 2-2 draw Sunday at Estádio do Governo do Estado de Goiás in Goiânia, Goiás. Robson opened the scoring for Novorizontino in the 25th minute and was booked in the 36th. Dodo pulled the home side level in the 62nd, then assisted Andre Luis’ go-ahead goal in the 71st. Christian Ortiz equalized for Novorizontino in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time. Dodo finished with a goal and an assist, Andre Luis scored, and Higor Meritao added an assist for Vila Nova. Madson and Eduardo Brock each had an assist for Novorizontino. Hayner and Willian Maranhao were cautioned for Vila Nova, while Robson, Matheus Bianqui and Maykon Jesus were booked for Novorizontino. Novorizontino is 2-0-1 in the competition and across all competitions. Vila Nova FC is 1-0-1 in both. Both teams remained unbeaten in the competition. The match included 12 substitutions and five yellow cards overall.