Azuriz FC 1-1 Brasil de Pelotas | Brazilian Série D | June 8, 2026

A spirited second-half fightback earned Brasil de Pelotas a point on the road as they drew 1-1 with Azuriz FC in a typically competitive Série D Group A7 fixture. The match at the Estádio Pferdão in Francisco Beltrão saw the hosts take an early lead, only for the visiting side to level before the hour mark.

Match Overview

Azuriz FC came out with intensity, pressing high from the kickoff. Their efforts paid off in the 12th minute when forward Eduardo Schmit latched onto a through ball from Mateus Careca and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. The early goal put the home fans on their feet, but Azuriz could not extend their advantage. Brasil de Pelotas, known for their gritty defensive organization, gradually settled into the game.

The equalizer arrived in the 53rd minute: a corner swung deep found Marcos Vinicius unmarked at the back post, and his looping header dipped just under the crossbar. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final half-hour, but tired legs and cautious defending led to a share of the spoils.

Key Moments

• 12’ Goal (Azuriz): Eduardo Schmit rounds the keeper after a clever through ball by Mateus Careca.
• 29’ Save: Brasil de Pelotas goalkeeper Henrique Dalla Rosa denies Schmit a second with a near-post block.
• 53’ Goal (Brasil de Pelotas): Marcos Vinicius heads home a deep corner, equalizing for the visitors.
• 78’ Chance: Azuriz substitute João Vitor fires over from six yards after a corner is only partially cleared.

Tactical Story

Azuriz coach Claudinei Oliveira employed a 4-3-3 aimed at exploiting Brasil de Pelotas’ slower center-backs with quick passing triangles. The plan worked early, but after the goal, the visitors adjusted by dropping their midfield deeper. Brasil de Pelotas manager Jerson Testoni switched to a 4-4-2 in the second half, giving more support to strikers and forcing Azuriz’s full-backs into defensive mode. The tactical shift allowed the visitors to dominate possession (57%) in the final half-hour but they lacked the precision to snatch all three points.

Season Context

With this draw, Azuriz FC remain in 3rd place in Group A7 with 10 points from 7 matches, three points behind leaders Aimoré. Brasil de Pelotas sit 5th with 8 points, still in touch with the top four that advance to the knockout stage. For Azuriz, dropping two points at home could prove costly in a tight group. The team next faces bottom side São Luiz, while Brasil de Pelotas prepare for a crucial clash against undefeated Aimoré.