# Santa Cruz Série C campaign progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-cruz-srie-c-campaign-progress
> Updated: 2026-09-06T18:58:08.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4.

Santa Cruz has improved its position in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C standings through recent performances.

Initially, the team secured a 2-2 draw against Botafogo-PB in João Pessoa. Following that match, coach Cristian de Souza noted the squad showed tactical and physical maturation, specifically regarding their ability to react after falling behind twice. In the penultimate round, Santa Cruz defeated Caxias 2-0 at the Arena de Pernambuco, moving into fourth place with 28 points.

As the team prepared for a decisive final round match against Anápolis at Estádio Jonas Duarte, head coach Cristian de Souza expressed confidence despite the absences of Vitinho and the suspended Pedro Favela. The squad looked to be bolstered by the return of midfielder João Pedro, who was re-added to the registration list following a contract rescission with ABC.

Following the conclusion of the first phase, Santa Cruz entered the second phase with a 1-0 victory over Botafogo-PB at Arena Pernambuco. Eron scored the decisive goal via a penalty in the 12th minute. The match drew a significant crowd of 27,479 spectators and generated R$ 1,100,030.44 in revenue. With this win, Santa Cruz currently shares the lead of Group B with Maringá, both holding three points. Botafogo-PB and Floresta remain at zero points in the group standings.

## Claims

- Santa Cruz defeated Botafogo-PB 1-0 in the first round of the Serie C second phase. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Eron scored the winning goal via a penalty kick in the 12th minute of the first half. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match drew a crowd of 27,479 spectators at Arena Pernambuco. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match generated a total revenue of R$ 1,100,030.44. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Santa Cruz currently shares the lead of Group B with Maringá with three points. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Botafogo-PB defender Igor Morais was sent off with a red card in the second half. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Santa Cruz defeats Botafogo-PB in Serie C opener

Santa Cruz beat Botafogo-PB 1-0 in the Serie C second phase opener, drawing a record crowd of 27,479 at Arena Pernambuco. Eron scored the winning penalty.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-defeats-botafogo-pb-in-serie-c-opener

### 2026-08-27: Santa Cruz prepares for decisive Série C match against Anápolis

Santa Cruz prepares for a decisive Série C match against Anápolis, potentially bolstered by the return of midfielder João Pedro despite key absences in the squad.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-prepares-for-decisive-srie-c-match-against-anpolis

### 2026-08-22: Santa Cruz defeats Caxias to climb Série C standings

Santa Cruz defeated Caxias 2-0 to move into fourth place in Série C, while Botafogo-PB secured mathematical qualification for the next phase with a 3-1 win over Guarani.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-and-caxias-face-off-in-decisive-srie-c-match

### 2026-08-08: Santa Cruz earns 2-2 draw against Botafogo-PB in Série C

Santa Cruz secured a 2-2 draw against Botafogo-PB in the Brasileirão Série C, demonstrating resilience after trailing twice in the match.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-earns-2-2-draw-against-botafogo-pb-in-srie-c

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Cite as: Santa Cruz Série C campaign progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santa-cruz-srie-c-campaign-progress