Náutico beat Santa Cruz, take early lead for Pernambucano final | OneFootball

Náutico defeated Santa Cruz this Wednesday, 1-0, in the first leg of the semifinals of the Campeonato Pernambucano. Paulo Sérgio scored the goal for the visitors at the Estádio José do Rego Maciel.

Situation of the Matchup

With this result, Náutico takes the lead in the battle for a spot in the State Championship final. In the return leg, a draw is enough for the team to secure qualification. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz will need to win by at least two goals to advance, while a one-goal win will take the match to a penalty shootout.

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📋 Match Summary

🔴 SANTA CRUZ 0 x 1 NÁUTICO ⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Pernambucano 🏟️ Venue: Estádio José do Rego Maciel 📅 Date: February 11, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Match Went

Just 11 minutes in, Quirino managed to score for Santa Cruz, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Seven minutes later, Dodô crossed into the box and goalkeeper Rokenedy failed to clear. On the rebound, Igor Fernandes headed the ball to Paulo Sérgio, who finished firmly into the top corner to put Náutico ahead.

Santa Cruz started the second half better but couldn’t capitalize on the pressure to equalize. Náutico threatened again in the 62nd minute, with Júnior Todinho’s shot grazing Rokenedy’s post. Despite a scrappy game, the visiting team continued to have the best chances but couldn’t extend their lead.

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The return leg is scheduled for this Saturday, at 5:00 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Hailé Pinheiro.

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