Marcos Calazans Scores Goal, Secures Série D Title for Uberlândia

Forward Marcos Calazans, who began his career at Fluminense, scored the goal that secured the Série D title for Uberlândia. The match, played in front of over 36,000 fans at Parque do Sabiá, ended with a 2-1 victory over ASA.

Marcos Calazans and the Série D Title

At 30 years old, Calazans won the first professional trophy of his career by equalizing the decisive match in the 32nd minute of the second half. The goal came from a corner kick taken by Tomas Bastos, which he powerfully headed in to make the score 2-1.

The Forward's Journey

A product of Fluminense's academy, the player won the Brazilian U-20 championship with the Rio de Janeiro club and spent four seasons with the senior team. In 2019, he played four matches for São Paulo. Afterward, he represented clubs such as CRB, Bangu, Cianorte, São José-RS, São Joseense-SP, Goiatuba-GO, and ABC before being signed by Uberlândia in January.

The Final Match

Uberlândia defeated ASA 2-0 in the first leg of the final in Alagoas. In the return match, the team from Minas Gerais conceded a goal in the 21st minute of the first half, but Calazans' equalizer maintained their advantage and secured the title without the need for penalties.

Player's Reactions

Calazans celebrated the achievement, highlighting the fans' celebration: "It was a beautiful moment. A packed stadium, our families, our friends, and the 'Verdão' supporters putting on a show." He also recalled the injuries that marked his career, including right knee surgery in 2017 and an assault that required another medical procedure.

Impact for Uberlândia

With the title, Uberlândia celebrates its first national trophy since 1984, when they won the Taça CBF, now known as Série B. The forward participated in 27 matches for the club, scoring seven goals, three of them in the Série D knockout stage, including the decisive one in the final.

With information from ge.