Santa Cruz beat América-RN, take the lead in the Série D quarter-finals | OneFootball

Santa Cruz defeated América-RN 1-0 this Saturday in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Série D of the Brazilian Championship, at Arena de Pernambuco, in Recife (PE). The only goal of the match came from Ariel in the second half.

With this result, the Cobra Coral takes the advantage in the quest for a spot in the semifinals of the competition. The second leg is scheduled for 7 PM (Brasília time) on the 7th (Sunday), at Arena das Dunas, in Natal (RN). Whoever advances from this matchup secures promotion to Série C in 2026.

See how Santa Cruz vs América-RN went

The goal for Santa Cruz came at the 41st minute of the second half. Geovanny Soares made a beautiful play down the left and shot across the goal. Ariel appeared alone between the defenders and pushed the ball into the back of the net.

See other Série D results this Saturday:

Maranhão 1 x 0 ASA Goiatuba 0 x 0 Inter de Limeira

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