Santa Cruz opened an advantage on the D Series by beating América-RN 1-0, with a goal by Ariel Nahuelpán, in the Pernambuco Arena. The return game will be next Sunday (7), at 19h (Brasilia).
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How was the goal of Santa Cruz?
41 minutes into the second half, Giovani tore down the left wing, went to the bottom line and crossed low. The center forward Ariel, from Carrinho, only touched the goal left celebrating, in the arms of the fans.
🇦🇷 Ariel Nahuelpan (37 years old) yes that ex international came to go here making the goal of Santa Cruz victory 🐍 ♥ ️🖤pic.twitter.com/A6i5HiIl8X
– King Odds Altas 🦍👑 (@altasking) August 30, 2025
Now, the Santa Cruz can draw in the return gamewhich guarantees access to Serie C.
The Holy Cross It comes from two penalty shootout, against Sergipe and Altos-PI, and bets on the strength of its fans to open advantage. All tickets were sold in advance. Thus, the stadium will receive around 42 thousand fans.
