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What happened to Paulo Sérgio in the match between Náutico and Brusque?

Náutico clinched promotion to the 2026 Série B of the Brasileirão in dramatic fashion. On Saturday (11), the Aflitos club secured the spot after defeating Brusque 2–1. The team from Recife scored the winning goal at the death, through Paulo Sérgio, a product of Flamengo.

At Aflitos, Náutico opened the scoring with Hélio in the 33rd minute of the first half. In the second half, the match took a turn and gained emotional contours. That’s because Brusque equalized with an own goal by Mateus Silva.

With the score level, Brusque were taking the promotion spot. However, in the 87th minute, Paulo Sérgio calmly converted a penalty, sealing Náutico’s victory. After the final whistle, Timbu fans invaded the Aflitos pitch.

DID PAULO SÉRGIO PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! Paulo Sérgio came through the youth ranks at Flamengo and began his professional career at the club in 2007. The forward’s stint with the Rubro-Negro lasted until 2009, when he was loaned to Figueirense.

After leaving Flamengo, Paulo Sérgio “made the rounds” with several teams in Brazil and Europe. At the moment, the Ninho academy product has become a key figure in Náutico’s promotion campaign to the Série B of the Brasileirão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Paulo Sérgio is making history at Náutico, Flamengo take the field on Wednesday (15) to face Botafogo in the Brasileirão. The derby kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Engenhão. Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring match details on YouTube. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash.

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