Find out what the match between Hercílio Luz and Avaí will be like in the 2nd round of the Catarinense Championship on January 25th, Thursday, at 9:30 pm, at the Anibal Torres Costa Stadium, in the city of Tubarão.
Hercílio Luz
Hercílio Luz, currently in tenth place in the table, is showing a challenging start to the season. So far, the team has not managed to score a single goal, having also conceded one goal.
Thus, the result of the opening match was a narrow defeat against Chapecoense, whose final score was 1-0 in favor of the opponents. The game was marked by parity, with Chapecoense securing victory with a goal from Marcinho in the second half.
Hercílio Luz showed resistance in the first half, with goalkeeper Matheus making a spectacular save to prevent a goal from Perotti. However, despite their attempts, Leão do Sul failed to score goals, resulting in a balanced and intense game, with opportunities not taken advantage of.
Under the guidance of Felipe Moreira, Hercílio Luz has outstanding players, including goalkeepers such as João Braga and Matheus Aurélio, defenders such as Guilherme Lazaroni and Cleiton, as well as forwards such as Danilo Mariotto and Carlos Renato.
Recently, the team incorporated new talents such as Kevin, Jean Martim and João Vitor, while players such as Davi Lopes and Guilherme Gusso left the team. The tactic adopted is the 4-2-3-1 system.
Avaí
On the other hand, Avaí has a higher position in the classification, occupying third place. By celebrating a victory in their only match played to date, the team demonstrated remarkable offensive ability, having scored three goals, although they also exposed some defensive weaknesses, conceding two goals.
Leão da Ilha had an auspicious start to the Catarinense Championship, beating Nação Esportes by a score of 3-2. Despite the difficult pitch conditions, the match was intense and full of goals. Willian Maranhão, Mário Sérgio and Poveda were the highlights, scoring for Avaí, while Brendon and Paul scored for Nação.
Avaí started strong, with Maranhão scoring in just three minutes. Mário Sérgio quickly put Avaí back ahead after the draw, and Poveda extended the lead in the second half. Nação reduced the difference with a goal from Paul Henry, and Avaí showed effectiveness in attack, especially in set pieces.
Avaí, under the command of Eduardo Barroca, has a quality squad, with players such as goalkeepers Igor Bohn and Douglas Friedrich, defenders Kevin and Roberto Rosa, and attackers Hygor and William Pottker.
Furthermore, the club strengthened its squad with the signings of Pedrinho, César Augusto and Gabriel Dias, while some players, such as João Eugênio and Edinho, left the team. The tactic adopted by Avaí is 4-2-3-1.
The history of clashes between Hercílio Luz and Avaí shows balance, with three victories for Hercílio Luz and four for Avaí. In the last meeting in 2023, Hercílio Luz won 1-0.
Conclusion:
In this scenario, Avaí is likely to maintain its emphasis on attack, but with renewed attention to its defense. Thus, the incorporation of newcomers into the squad and their adaptation to Eduardo Barroca’s strategies will play a crucial role in the team’s success in this clash.