America-MG started the game better, pressing the away side hard up the pitch and after nine minutes, Gilson opened the scoring for them.
The former Gremio player appeared on the right side of the area and touched the ball past goalkeeper Felipe from a teasing cross.
With 28 minutes gone, America-MG increased the score.Striker Andre Dias slottted the ball home from a Amarai corner from six yards out to capitalise on some poor Avai defending.
By the end of the first half, the home team were enjoying the control of the game, with Avai struggling to have any influence.
Avaí scored their first goal on the 77th minute mark when the striker William received a pass inside the area and was able to slot home into the corner.
Avai continued to press after this goal and they were to claim a priceless equaliser nine minutes from time. After confusion in the penalty area, Cleverson tied the game due to a scramble in the area and after the ball was knocked back towards the goal, he rose highest to nod in from close range.
As a result, Avai and America remain in the relegation zone, with the on 21 points and 18 points respectively.
