Result and Decisive Moment

Figueirense SC secured a 1-0 victory away at Santa Cruz PE in Brasileirão Serie C. The only goal arrived in the 40th minute when Emerson Galego converted a penalty for the visitors. Santa Cruz finished with zero goals despite creating several set-piece opportunities throughout the contest.

First-Half Flow

The opening period began with both sides trading early corners. Santa Cruz PE earned the first at the 14-minute mark, followed by Figueirense SC claiming one at 28 minutes. Santa Cruz then won two corners in quick succession around the 34th minute. A yellow card was shown to Santa Cruz at 35 minutes. Figueirense won a penalty kick at 38 minutes, which Emerson Galego converted two minutes later to give his side the lead. Another yellow card followed for Santa Cruz at 42 minutes before the half ended with the score 0-1.

Second-Half Developments and Stats

The second half opened with Santa Cruz receiving another yellow card at 50 minutes. Figueirense picked up a yellow at 53 minutes. The visitors earned a corner at 59 minutes while Santa Cruz collected further cautions at 60 and 79 minutes. Figueirense added a yellow at 75 minutes. Corner activity remained high, with Santa Cruz winning nine more corners and Figueirense securing four additional ones across the half. The match concluded at 90+7 minutes with no further goals. Final disciplinary totals showed five yellow cards for Santa Cruz PE and four for Figueirense SC. Santa Cruz recorded ten corners overall while Figueirense finished with five. Figueirense also registered the match’s sole penalty kick attempt.

The hosts controlled set-piece volume but could not find an equalizer against a disciplined Figueirense defense that protected the narrow advantage. Many yellow cards disrupted rhythm on both sides and contributed to a fragmented second period. No red cards were issued. The result leaves Figueirense with three points from the fixture while Santa Cruz PE collected none. For the latest scores and detailed match insights across Brazilian football, check AltBets live coverage and tips.