América-RN is experiencing a dramatic moment and is technically relegated to the second division of the Potiguar Championship.
The relegation was confirmed on Wednesday night, after a 0-0 draw with Potiguar de Mossoró at Estádio Fião.
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Although they had a runner-up campaign (with 14 points earned on the field), the Alvirrubro started the round with a heavy penalty: the loss of 18 points due to the irregular inclusion of right-back Elias.
With the draw against Potiguar, the team reached -4 points, having no mathematical chance of escaping the bottom position in the final round.
The only hope for salvation now lies with the Sports Justice Court (TJD).
The hearing takes place this Thursday (5), and if América manages to overturn the penalty and recover the points, the standings will be altered again.
The Game
Despite the absolute need for victory to try to breathe, the team led by Ranielle Ribeiro was stopped by a lack of accuracy and the great performance of goalkeeper Wadson.
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Highlights: The veteran Souza hit the post with a free kick, and Alexandre Aruá missed an incredible goal in the final stage.
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Current situation: América occupies the 7th position with -4 points. Globo, the first team outside the relegation zone, has 2 points.
Overview
While América languishes at the bottom, albeit judicially, rival ABC remains in the isolated lead with 14 points, after securing a heroic draw against Globo in the 48th minute of the second half.
The future of América-RN will be decided first in court this Thursday (5).
If the penalty is upheld, the club will compete in the state Serie B in 2027.
Featured photo: Reproduction/X/@AmericaFCNatal/João Filho/ACD Potiguar
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