Criciúma vence al América Mineiro en apretado duelo Brasileirão Serie B

A single goal was all that separated América Mineiro and Criciúma in Brasileirão Serie B on 23 June 2026, but Criciúma will care little about the margin - three points is three points. América Mineiro pushed hard throughout but couldn't find the leveller, leaving the ground with nothing to show for their efforts in a 0-1 defeat.

The game shifted more than once across the ninety minutes. América Mineiro came into the match with enough quality to cause problems, and they did - but Criciúma's response whenever they were threatened was measured and effective. A 0-1 final score that looked precarious for much of the second half, but one Criciúma deserved to take home.

A clean sheet for Criciúma adds to the satisfaction of their result. They defended well throughout, and their opponents were unable to find a way through - making this a victory built as much on defensive solidity as it was on attacking quality.

Three points for Criciúma and a defeat for América Mineiro in Brasileirão Serie B - the game's fundamental currency exchanged between two sides separated by the smallest of margins or the widest of gaps, depending on the day. Today, Criciúma came out on the right side of that equation, and they will be all the better for it.