Santa Cruz and Maranhão face this Saturday (09/20)at 7:30 pm (from Brasilia), at Arena Pernambuco, in São Lourenço da Mata, for the return game of the semifinals of the Brazilian Championship 2025.
In the first confrontation, in São Luís, Santa Cruz won 1-0 with Renato’s goal and now plays for the draw to advance to the final. Maranhão needs to win by a goal of difference to take the dispute to penalties or two or more to qualify in normal time.
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Santa Cruz x Maranhão: how the teams arrive
Santa Cruz arrives packed by victory away from home and the strength of the fans. Coach Marcelo Cabo, however, calls for caution and respect for the opponent. Toty side is suspension embezzlement, while wagner Balotelli steering wheel may return after recovering from injury.
Maranhão trusts to surprise even away from home. Coach Marcinho Guerreiro may have the return of defender Júlio Nascimento, who is recovering from injury. The Maranhão team seeks to reverse the disadvantage with the support of their main top scorers, Clessione and Ryan.
Importantly, the two teams have already secured a place in Serie C of 2026.
Santa Cruz x Maranhão: Probable lineups
Santa Cruz: Rokenedy; Eurico, William Alves, Matheus Vinícius; Yury Ferraz, Pedro Favela, Gabriel Galhardo (Wagner Balotelli), Willian Junior; Rodrigues, Thiago Galhardo and Geovany. Technical: Marcelo Cabo.
Maranhão: Jean; Igor Nunes, Fernando (Júlio Nascimento), Keven, André Radija; DUDU, Rosivane Vagalume; Ryan, Clessione and Rafael. Technical: Marcinho Warrior.
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