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Santa Cruz and Floresta record victories in Série C final stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:14 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Santa Cruz and Floresta record victories in Série C final stage

Summary

Santa Cruz and Floresta-CE secured 1-0 victories in the second round of the Série C final stage on Saturday. Matheus Vinícius provided a stoppage-time goal to help Santa Cruz defeat Maringá-PR at the Willie Davids venue. At Almeidão, Thálisson scored in the 31st minute of the second half to lead Floresta-CE past Botafogo-PB. Santa Cruz remains undefeated in the final stage, while Floresta-CE recorded its first win after dropping its opening match. Botafogo-PB continues without a point, and Maringá-PR sits at three points through two matches. The remaining members of Group C, including Ferroviária, Paysandu, Brusque-SC, and Inter de Limeira-SP, are scheduled to play their second-round fixtures on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Santa Cruz defeated Maringá-PR 1-0 following a stoppage-time goal by Matheus Vinícius.
•Floresta-CE beat Botafogo-PB 1-0 behind a second-half goal from Thálisson.
•The matches took place on Saturday in the second round of the Série C final stage.
•Group C teams compete in their next matches on Sunday, September 13.

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2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Away sides Santa Cruz and Floresta win in Série C second round

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Santa Cruz players and coaching staff celebrate a stoppage-time win over Maringá-PR in the final stage of Série CCredits: Disclosure/Instagram/@santacruzfcAway from home, Santa Cruz and Floresta-CE ...
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