Grêmio Novorizontino Leave No Doubt, Beating Ponte Preta 0-2 in Brasileirão Serie B

Grêmio Novorizontino did what was required in Brasileirão Serie B on 22 June 2026, beating Ponte Preta 0-2 in a win that was more comfortable than dramatic. There were spells in the match where Ponte Preta threatened, but Grêmio Novorizontino always looked the more likely winners, and they delivered when it counted.

The two-goal cushion that Grêmio Novorizontino built proved comfortable enough, though Ponte Preta had their moments and worked hard to find a way back in. Credit to Grêmio Novorizontino for seeing it out cleanly - matches that look comfortable on paper can turn quickly in football, but today they kept their concentration and added the points to their tally.

A clean sheet for Grêmio Novorizontino 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.

Grêmio Novorizontino take the points and move on in Brasileirão Serie B. It was not always elegant, and there may be things to improve, but victories are what move the needle and Grêmio Novorizontino collected one today. Ponte Preta will feel aggrieved in the short term, but the gap between the sides was real, and they will need to identify why and close it.