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

Náutico secured promotion to the 2026 Série B of the Brasileirão in dramatic fashion. On Saturday (11), the team from Aflitos clinched the spot after defeating Brusque 2–1. The winning goal for the Recife side came at the death, scored by 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 managed to equalize with an own goal by Mateus Silva.

With the score tied, Brusque was taking the promotion spot. However, in the 87th minute, Paulo Sérgio coolly 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 journey at the club in 2007. The forward’s spell 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 piece in Náutico’s push for promotion to the Série B of the Brasileirão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Paulo Sérgio makes 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 will broadcast the clash via pay-per-view.

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