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Santa Cruz secures Série B promotion with draw against Maringá

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:58 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Santa Cruz secures Série B promotion with draw against Maringá

Summary

Santa Cruz clinched promotion back to Brazil's Série B following a 1-1 draw against Maringá at Arena Pernambuco on October 3. After conceding a goal just 20 seconds into the match, Santa Cruz equalized early in the second half through Pedro Favela. The team finished with 11 points, securing the eighth and final promotion spot with one round remaining. The draw confirmed their promotion with a six-point lead over Floresta, who drew with Botafogo. The final round of matches will take place next Saturday, including a key game for both Santa Cruz and Maringá's promotion hopes.

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By the Numbers

•Santa Cruz drew 1-1 with Maringá on October 3
•Feared a quick goal but quickly equalized
•Finished the season with 11 points in the group
•Promotion confirmed with one match remaining
•Santa Cruz last played in Série B in 2017

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9:58 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Santa Cruz overcomes a goal after 20 seconds and is back in Série B ⬆️

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There was a goal after just 20 seconds and plenty of tension at Arena Pernambuco.But Santa Cruz is back in Brazil’s Série B.After a 2024 season in which they had NO division to play in and played o...
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