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Santa Cruz RJ — 7 de Abril, Carioca B2

Carioca B2
Santa Cruz RJ D23 Nov 2025 · Home Macaé · 2:2L17 Jun · Home Pérolas Negras · 0:5L23 Jun · Away Pérolas Negras · 1:5W30 Aug · Home 7 de Abril · 2:0L6 Sep · Away Paduano · 0:1W13 Sep · Home Búzios · 3:0
2:0
Finished

Kick-off was BST

7 de Abril L2 Nov 2025 · Away Goytacaz · 1:2W6 Nov 2025 · Home Rio de Janeiro · 6:2L9 Nov 2025 · Away Macaé · 0:2L30 Aug · Away Santa Cruz RJ · 0:2D7 Sep · Home Serra Macaense · 2:2W14 Sep · Away Barra Mansa · 4:1
Venue: Estádio Eduardo Guinle City: Nova Friburgo

Match report

Santo Cruz RJ started their Karioka B2 campaign with a solid 2-0 victory at home. The hosts, who had endured a difficult run of results recently, finally ended their barren spell. This win puts them atop their group after just one match. The first goal arrived in the 60th minute, breaking the deadlock at a crucial stage. Santo Cruz had been patient, waiting for the right moment to strike. The visitors, who had lost their opening fixture, struggled to find their rhythm. By then, the home side had clearly established control. A second goal in the 84th minute sealed the result comfortably. It was a satisfying conclusion to an afternoon where Santo Cruz played with confidence. The visitors had no answer to the sustained pressure. These two goals were enough to do the job. The result means Santo Cruz now sits second in the group standings with three points from one game. The visitors remain at the bottom with none after their defeat. This marks a significant shift from their recent form, which included heavy defeats to Perolas-Nepras and losses to Macae. Santo Cruz showed they can raise the tempo when they need to. After a difficult period, this victory could prove pivotal for their campaign. The visitors will need to regroup quickly if they hope to recover from such a disappointing start.

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Video

Match highlights Santa Cruz RJ — 7 de Abril youtube

Match events

  1. 60' 1:0 Santa Cruz RJ Goal
  2. 84' 2:0 Santa Cruz RJ Goal

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Santa Cruz RJ

D23 Nov 2025 · Home Macaé · 2:2L17 Jun · Home Pérolas Negras · 0:5L23 Jun · Away Pérolas Negras · 1:5W30 Aug · Home 7 de Abril · 2:0L6 Sep · Away Paduano · 0:1W13 Sep · Home Búzios · 3:0

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7 de Abril

L2 Nov 2025 · Away Goytacaz · 1:2W6 Nov 2025 · Home Rio de Janeiro · 6:2L9 Nov 2025 · Away Macaé · 0:2L30 Aug · Away Santa Cruz RJ · 0:2D7 Sep · Home Serra Macaense · 2:2W14 Sep · Away Barra Mansa · 4:1

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