Brazilian regional football tournaments feature decisive matches and upcoming semifinals

In the 15th round of the Santa Catarina Serie B, several matches produced clear outcomes. Blumenau defeated Metropolitano 4‑1, Fluminense and Guarani drew 1‑1, Nação beat Jaraguá 2‑0, Caravaggio edged Tubarão 2‑1, and Hercílio Luz won against Juventus 1‑0. The latest standings show Hercílio Luz leading with 35 points, followed by Caravaggio (30), Metropolitano (29) and Blumenau (27).

Meanwhile, the Beira Rio football championship concluded its quarter‑finals and set its semifinal pairings. Inter de Limeira beat Juventus 3‑0, Chapecoense overcame Cruzeiro 2‑1, Flamengo advanced past Fortaleza on penalties (4‑2) after a goalless draw, and Criciúma dispatched Figueirense 3‑1. The semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, with Chapecoense facing Inter de Limeira at 19:15 and Criciúma meeting Flamengo at 20:15. The tournament honors the late Sandro Luís Schmitt.