Criciúma defeats Sport 1-0, extends unbeaten run to 11 games in Brazil Serie B

Criciúma secured a 1-0 victory over Sport on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Heriberto Hülse stadium in Santa Catarina. The only goal came in the 28th minute when Waguininho headed in a cross from Willean Lepo.

The win moved Criciúma to 30 points, lifting the club to provisional vice‑leadership of the Série B and extending its unbeaten streak to 11 matches. Sport suffered its second consecutive defeat, joining a five‑game winless run and slipping to eighth place with 25 points. The match also marked the debut of Sport head coach Gilmar Dal Pozzo, who could not prevent the loss.

Both teams now look ahead to the 17th round, with Criciúma traveling to face Ponte Preta and Sport preparing to host Botafogo‑SP.