Santa Cruz clinches 1-0 victory over Brusque in Brazilian Série C

On June 14, 2026, Santa Cruz defeated Brusque 1‑0 in the 10th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C at Arena Simon in Brusque. The winning goal came in the final minutes of the match, with reports naming Edson (Alves or Miranda) as the scorer.

The victory moved Santa Cruz to ninth place with 15 points. Coach Cristian de Souza praised the team's disciplined set‑piece work, saying, “We did what we trained and were rewarded,” while midfielder Pedro Favela highlighted the side’s lethal finish and thanked God for the result. Santa Cruz will next face Ypiranga on June 20.

The match was part of the ongoing Série C campaign, affecting the mid‑table standings and the club's push for promotion.